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I'm not sure I have ever posted this one... It's a different version of challah that results in a sweeter, softer loaf than my previous standby. I believe it came from ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
luluisme who got it from skyethebard ... I modified it slightly by adding more flour for a less sticky dough, which makes it easier to braid.
Challah Bread for the Bread Machine: New Improved Recipe!
3/4 cup milk (or water... I used water in the last batch because we were low on milk & it was just fine)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, cut up into nuggets or softened
3 1/4 cup bread flour (500 grams)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon yeast
Egg wash:
One egg yolk
One tablespoon cold water
Mix on dough setting in bread machine. (I only make bread using the bread machine. If you make bread completely by hand... I can't really help you. Sorry!) Divide dough into three equal parts. Roll each piece of dough into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid, cover with dish towel & let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. (I turned the oven on for a minute then turned it off & put the bread in there, since our house is pretty cold right now.) Brush with a mixture if one egg yolk & one tablespoon cold water (sprinkle with poppy seeds if you like). Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
Even two days later this bread is soft, sweet and delicious, perhaps in part because it's been stored in a ziplock bag. I can eat this bread as is, no butter or anything. It's just that good. Although last night I spread on a little chocolate ganache (in lieu of Nutella), and it made a lovely dessert!KEEWERD
luluisme who got it from skyethebard ... I modified it slightly by adding more flour for a less sticky dough, which makes it easier to braid.Challah Bread for the Bread Machine: New Improved Recipe!
3/4 cup milk (or water... I used water in the last batch because we were low on milk & it was just fine)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, cut up into nuggets or softened
3 1/4 cup bread flour (500 grams)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon yeast
Egg wash:
One egg yolk
One tablespoon cold water
Mix on dough setting in bread machine. (I only make bread using the bread machine. If you make bread completely by hand... I can't really help you. Sorry!) Divide dough into three equal parts. Roll each piece of dough into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid, cover with dish towel & let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. (I turned the oven on for a minute then turned it off & put the bread in there, since our house is pretty cold right now.) Brush with a mixture if one egg yolk & one tablespoon cold water (sprinkle with poppy seeds if you like). Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
Even two days later this bread is soft, sweet and delicious, perhaps in part because it's been stored in a ziplock bag. I can eat this bread as is, no butter or anything. It's just that good. Although last night I spread on a little chocolate ganache (in lieu of Nutella), and it made a lovely dessert!KEEWERD
