Challah Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Pour warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat in honey, oil, 2 eggs, and salt. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until dough has pulled together.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half and knead each half for 5 minutes or so, adding flour as needed to keep it from getting sticky.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Divide each half into thirds and roll into a long snake about 1 ½ inches in diameter.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Pinch the ends of the three snakes together firmly and braid from middle. Either leave as a braid or form into a round braided loaf by bringing ends together, curving the braid into a circle, and pinching ends together.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Grease two baking trays and place the finished braid or round on each. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Beat the remaining egg and brush a generous amount over each braid; sprinkle with poppy seeds.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before slicing.'}

13. 13

    {'id': 'step_12', 'step': 13, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30 servings total)

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