Favorite Challah

"Spring-boarded from others on Zaar ... a tweak here and there and voila! Prep time is measuring ingredients and loading into bread machine. Cook time is proofing/resting/ baking time."
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
2 loaves
Serves:
8
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ingredients

  • 10 ounces water
  • 2 eggs
  • 13 cup oil (I like coconut oil best)
  • 14 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour (King Arthur is my hero!)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon yeast, for bread machine
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
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directions

  • Load first eight ingredients (water through yeast) into bread machine bin in the order listed.
  • Select "dough only" setting.
  • When through with cycle, cut into 12 pieces to make two 6-braid challahs/challot. OR, cut into 6 pieces to make two 3-braid challah.
  • Let rest 20 minutes.
  • Roll pieces into ropes; braid 6 or 3 into a challah. Repeat for remaining pieces.
  • Cover and let rest until doubled in size -- about 45 minutes. About 30 minutes into this rest cycle preheat oven, if not done so already.
  • Mix last two ingredients (egg and water) together to make egg wash.
  • Brush challot with egg wash. Bake 33 minutes at 350°F.

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