Challah

Name: Challah
Yield: Makes Two Loaves
Ingredients: 15 ml/1 tbsp sugar; 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup lukewarm water; 500 g/1¼ lb/4½ cups strong white bread flour, plus extra if needed; 30 ml/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 15 ml/1 tbsp active dried yeast; poppy or sesame seeds, for sprinkling; 2 eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 extra for glazing; salt; pinch of sugar

Preparation info

Makes
Two
Loaves

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Complete Guide to Traditional Jewish Cooking

By Marlena Spieler

Published 2016

About

Sweet, Shiny Challah is the traditional braided a Shkenazic bread served at celebrations. Each Shabbat, it is challah that ushers in the observances, along with wine and candles. At Rosh Hashanah, candied fruit, raisins and sultanas are kneaded in for a sweet new year.

Ingredients

15 ml/1 tbsp active dried yeast
15 ml/1

Shabbat
New Year
Bread
Vegetarian

Method

In a mixer, food processor or large bowl, mix together the yeast, sugar and 120 ml/4 fl oz/½ cup<