Beautiful Challah Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Mix warm water and instant yeast in a bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add sugar, olive oil, and the whole egg + egg yolk to the yeast mixture and whisk until combined.

Combine bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and salt in a large bowl, then create a well in the center.

Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the flour mixture.

Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a long rope and braid them together.

Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the dough with an egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water) for a shiny finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens