How to Make Bread Machine Challah - A Step-by-Step Guide

Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that is both delicious and rich in history. Its golden, braided appearance makes it a beautiful addition to any table, and its slightly sweet flavor makes it perfect for any occasion. Making Challah by hand can be quite time-consuming, but with a bread machine, you can enjoy the same wonderful taste and texture with much less effort. In this recipe, we'll walk you through the steps to create a delicious, homemade Challah using a bread machine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Place warm water, sugar, oil, eggs, honey, salt, flour, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
  • Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done and place on a lightly floured board. Punch dough down and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grease a baking tray.
  • Divide dough in half, then divide each half into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into ropes, about 12- to 14-inches long. Braid 3 ropes into a loaf to form 2 loaves. Gently place loaves onto the prepared baking tray. Mist loaves with water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make egg wash: Beat together egg and water in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Brush the top and sides of loaves with egg wash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. If loaves begin to brown too soon, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg