Mountain-Style Challah Bread
Mountain-Style Challah Bread is rich and tender, with a soft, slightly sweet crumb from eggs, butter, and a touch of milk. Its golden crust bakes up beautifully and can be finished with sesame or poppy seeds for extra texture. Serve it for festive dinners, weekend brunch, or anytime you want an impressive loaf to share.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mountain-Style Challah Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon sugar and the yeast in warm water in a measuring cup. Let sit until the yeast dissolves and begins to foam, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Beat 2 eggs in a large bowl. Put the egg yolks in a measuring cup and add enough milk to make 1/3 cup total (including the yolks). Add the yolk mixture to the beaten eggs; stir in the yeast mixture, butter, salt, and the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Gradually mix in the flour until the dough is firm enough to handle.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; knead until it no longer sticks to your hands. You will likely use more flour while kneading. Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Cut the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions; roll each into long ropes. Braid the ropes and tuck the ends underneath. Place the loaf on a baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set in a warm place to rise. The bread is ready to bake when a finger pressed into the dough leaves an impression.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Whisk the remaining 1 egg in a cup with a fork; brush it over the loaf. This will give the bread a golden color and a delicious crust.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Calories 170.39 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.99 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 25.63 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.5 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 42.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 25.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 12.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 31.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.34 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mountain Style Challah Bread is made with 7 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 170.39 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mountain-Style Challah Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mountain-Style Challah Bread?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mountain-Style Challah Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mountain-Style Challah Bread healthy?
- Mountain-Style Challah Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 170.39 calories and 4.99 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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