Homemade Challah Recipe

Background: Challah is a special bread eaten every Friday night and Saturday to celebrate the weekly Jewish holiday of Sabbath. My mom has been baking homemade challah for as long as I can remember, and there’s nothing more comforting and delicious than starting our meals with a warm, fresh slice. I am so lucky that she takes the time every week to make a fresh batch, so I wanted to share the recipe with you guys! This recipe is a culmination of different recipes that my mom has tweaked and perfected over the years.

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water
2 eggs
½ cup oil
½ cup sugar
1 tsp salt (heaping)
4 cups bread flour
4 tsp yeast
Honey (to taste)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
Pour mixture into bread machine, select dough setting (around 1½ hours)
Braid the dough, let rise for 4-6 hours
Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes

Equipment Needed:

One big bowl
Spoon
Bread Machine - can be done without
Oven

Important Notes:

A bread machine is not needed, but recommended
You can freeze the bread and reheat it before serving