How to Make Challah Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and healthy fats.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Measure 480 g of flour into a mixing bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of warm water to the flour.

Mix in 4 teaspoons of yeast.

Add 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the mixture.

Incorporate 3 tablespoons of honey into the dough.

Crack in 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk.

Sprinkle in 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

Mix the ingredients until combined.

Knead the dough for about 8 minutes using a mixer.

Place the dough in a plastic container with a lid to rise until puffy, about 2 hours.

After rising, degas the dough and divide it into four equal pieces.

Roll each piece into strands about 20 inches long.

Braid the strands together in a four-strand braid configuration.

Let the braided dough rise again until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top with the reserved egg white for an egg wash.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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Allergens