Braided Challah Bread Bread Machine
Elevate your baking game with this Braided Challah Bread recipe, specially designed for the convenience of a bread machine. This soft, golden loaf boasts a rich, slightly sweet flavor thanks to ingredients like honey and a delicate egg wash finish. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting, mixing and rising the dough to perfection, leaving you with the simple joy of braiding and baking. A sprinkle of poppy or sesame seeds adds a delightful finishing touch, making this bread not only irresistibly delicious but also visually stunning. Perfect for festive occasions, family dinners, or your next brunch spread, this challah is a show-stopping centerpiece that blends tradition with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In the bread machine pan, add the warm water, honey, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, salt, all-purpose flour, and active dry yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Set the bread machine to the 'Dough' cycle and start it. This typically takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, allowing the dough to knead and rise properly.
Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into three equal pieces and roll each piece into a long, even rope, approximately 12-15 inches in length.
Pinch the ends of the ropes together at one end and braid them loosely, ensuring the braiding is even. Pinch the other ends together to secure the braid.
Place the braided dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover it lightly with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 30-40 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the top of the risen dough generously with the egg wash.
Sprinkle the top with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.8 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.9 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.4 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
