SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 large egg yolks (set egg whites aside)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Spoon
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine yeast and warm water. Add a large pinch of sugar and stir to dissolve the yeast. Let rest until the yeast is activated – you will see a foamy layer forming.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix with a wooden spoon. After it has rested, add the yeast mixture to the other ingredients, and mix until the dough is too hard to mix.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes. Add a little bit of flour if the dough is sticky, and continue kneading until the dough is soft and smooth.
- Form into a ball and put the dough in a large, lightly oiled mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and keep it in a warm spot for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the dough rises. The dough is ready when it has doubled.
- Punch the dough down, and on a lightly floured work surface divide the dough into three equal pieces. Shape each ball into a rope that's roughly 16-18 inches long.
- On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, braid the three ropes and squeeze both ends together. Cover and allow to rise again for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brush the loaf with about 2-3 tbsp of the egg whites you set aside. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, if you’d like. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the bread cool before slicing.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
donotwishtorevealname from
First time bread baker
I've never attempted to bake bread, but this recipe turned up at a time I really wanted to bake the loaves myself. SO, with the help of a friend (who has been trying - unsuccessfully - to make bread) we tried this one. Turned out great!
THANKS!
Date published: 2021-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
wxxifan from
Must Have Corrected Recipe
I clicked on How To Make and found the complete recipe. Looks good to me. Just wish people would drop the word “bread” after the word “challah.” It grates on my nerves. LOL.
Date published: 2021-05-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Gramma from
most ridiculous excuse for a recipe I've ever seen
NO measurements for anything! This is not a recipe.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 1 out of
5
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Lori LM from
No ingredient amounts??
I've been making challah for 25+ years and I am always interested in ways other people make it. But who could make anything with this recipe when there are no measurements for the ingredients (other than the warning not to put in too much sugar)? This must be an error -- fix, please!
Date published: 2021-05-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
pielady from
not good
Thats NOT a recipe.... one cant make something without the number of eggs and amounts of flour.
Date published: 2021-05-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Trixie Sugarbaker from
Eggs and some egg whites?
I’m disappointed in the vagueness of this recipe when it comes to the number of eggs and egg whites needed. I was looking forward to making some of this beautiful bread, but I’m now looking for a recipe with a more precise list of ingredients. Come on JoAnn’s - you’re better than this...
Date published: 2021-05-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Sam8 from
How much?
How much yeast, water, flour, eggs, salt and oil??
Date published: 2021-05-03