Incredible Braided Challah
Incredible Braided Challah bakes up tender and airy with a gentle sweetness and rich, eggy crumb, finished with a shiny crust and a sprinkle of sesame. The quick-rise yeast brings impressive lift and a soft interior without sacrificing flavor. Serve it warm for Shabbat, holiday gatherings, or as the centerpiece of a special brunch.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Incredible Braided Challah, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle yeast over the water in a large bowl and stir gently to moisten the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, margarine, and 4 eggs; beat well. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, up to 12 cups, until the dough is slightly tacky but not wet. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Grease baking sheets, or line them with parchment paper, and set aside.
- 3
Cut the dough into four equal pieces (or into 2 pieces for 2 large loaves). Cut each piece into thirds for 3-strand braided loaves.
- 4
On a floured surface, roll the small dough pieces into ropes about thumb-thick and about 12 inches long. Make the ropes thicker in the middle and thinner at the ends.
- 5
Pinch 3 ropes together at the top and braid them. Starting with the right strand, move it to the left over the middle strand (that strand becomes the new middle). Take the far-left strand and move it over the new middle strand. Continue braiding, alternating sides each time, until the loaf is braided; pinch the ends together and fold them underneath for a neat finish. Repeat for the remaining loaves.
- 6
Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheets; let rise until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk 1 egg with vanilla extract in a small bowl; brush the loaves with the egg wash. Sprinkle each loaf with about 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are shiny and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
- Calories 270.99 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.5 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 44.35 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.74 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.74 g High --
- Cholesterol 29.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 30.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 6.05 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 7.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 29.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 63.63 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Incredible Braided Challah is made with 9 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Eggs, Margarine, and Rapid Rise Yeast. Each serving provides about 270.99 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Incredible Braided Challah made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Eggs, Margarine, Rapid-Rise Yeast, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Incredible Braided Challah?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 270.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Incredible Braided Challah easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Incredible Braided Challah healthy?
- Incredible Braided Challah has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 270.99 calories and 8.5 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.36 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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