For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil. Adding a pinch of saffron to the egg wash will give the challah a beautiful golden color. Sesame or poppy seeds can be sprinkled on top of the egg-washed loaves before baking for added flavor and texture. Ensure your bread machine yeast is fresh for optimal rising. For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour accurately.
Bread Machine Challah
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 55 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS795
Experience the simple joy of homemade challah with this easy bread machine recipe. This challah boasts a delightful balance of sweetness and richness, with a soft, tender crumb and a beautifully golden crust.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol28 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium302 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Combine Ingredients: Add warm water, sugar, oil, eggs, honey, salt, flour, and yeast to your bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Dough Cycle: Select the 'Dough' cycle on your bread machine and press Start. Allow the machine to complete the cycle. (2-2.5 hours)
03 Step
Recipe View Rest: Remove the dough from the machine onto a lightly floured surface. Punch it down gently to release air, and let it rest for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Prepare Baking Tray: Lightly grease a baking tray. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Divide and Shape: Divide the dough in half. Divide each half into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, approximately 12-14 inches long. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Braid the Challah: Braid the 3 ropes together to form a loaf. Repeat with the remaining ropes to create a second loaf. (15 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Proof: Gently place the braided loaves onto the prepared baking tray. Mist the loaves lightly with water, then cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow them to rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size. (1-1.5 hours)
08 Step
Recipe View Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and water until well combined. (3 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Egg Wash: Gently brush the tops and sides of the risen loaves with the egg wash. (5 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown. If the loaves start to brown too quickly, tent them loosely with aluminum foil. (20-25 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View Cool: Transfer the baked challah loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. (1 hour)
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Adrian Heathcote
Mar 26, 2024I've tried other challah recipes, but this one is by far the easiest and tastiest.
Ashly Corwin
Feb 3, 2023This recipe is foolproof! My challah came out perfect, soft, and delicious.
Eleonore Fahey
Nov 9, 2022I added a bit of orange zest to the dough, and it gave the challah a lovely aroma and flavor.
Georgiana Gusikowski
Sep 26, 2022The bread machine makes this recipe so convenient. I love making challah for Shabbat now!