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Soft And Buttery Challah Bread

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jewish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This soft and buttery challah bread is a true bakery-style treat you can make at home. With its golden braided crust, fluffy interior, and slightly sweet flavor, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner side, or even a healthy snack twist when paired with wholesome toppings. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just an easy recipe to elevate your food ideas, this challah bread delivers every time.


Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

1/4 cup sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey

1 egg for egg wash

2 tablespoons sesame seeds


Instructions

1. Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.

2. Whisk eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.

3. Combine yeast mixture with wet ingredients and add flour and salt gradually.

4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface.

5. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

6. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.

7. Punch down, divide, and shape into ropes.

8. Braid the dough and place on baking sheet.

9. Let rise again until puffy.

10. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds.

11. Bake at 350°F until golden brown.

12. Cool completely before slicing.


Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

Do not over-flour the dough to maintain softness.

Allow the bread to cool fully before cutting.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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