Public Recipe
Hanukkah Challah
Shared on 7/9/2025
For extra shine, re-egg-wash halfway; flavor variations with raisins or savory seasoning.
Prep Time
0 hours 25 minutes
Bake Time
0 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty
intermediate
Yield
1 braided loaf
enriched
holiday bread
Ingredients
- Bread Flour: 1kg
- Water: 500ml
- Active Dry Yeast: 14g
- Honey: 100g
- Salt: 1 tbsp
- Eggs: 4
- Vegetable Oil: 120ml
- Sesame or Poppy Seeds: 2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Activate yeast in water+honey 5–10 min.
2
Mix flour, salt, eggs, oil; knead 8–10 min.
3
Rise 1.5 hr until doubled.
4
Divide, braid, tuck ends.
5
Proof 45 min until puffy.
6
Egg wash; sprinkle seeds; bake 375°F 25–30 min.
7
Cool 20 min before slicing.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- braiding surface
Baker's Notes
For extra shine, re-egg-wash halfway; flavor variations with raisins or savory seasoning.
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