Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah
Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah offers a tender, slightly sweet crumb with a golden, sesame-sprinkled crust that’s soft inside and gently chewy outside. The rich dough, enriched with eggs and oil, makes impressively plump loaves ideal for Friday night dinners, festive gatherings, or holiday tables. Each slice is pleasantly fragrant and perfect for tearing and sharing.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves60
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.88 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 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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- 59
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to dissolve. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil, and 4 eggs until well combined, then gradually mix in the flour. When the dough is too stiff to stir, turn it onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place the dough underneath the bowl to rise until doubled, or place it in the bowl and cover with a towel.
- 2
Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 or 8 equal pieces depending on your desired shape. Remember to remove a small piece and make a blessing (Jewish law).
- 3
Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid into two loaves, or one very large 6-strand braid—only if your oven is large enough—or form spiral-shaped challahs from each rope. Tuck the ends under and place on a baking sheet to rise until a gentle poke with your finger leaves a small dent.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk together the remaining egg, water, and vanilla sugar, then brush it over the tops of the loaves. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 5
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread is deep golden brown.
- 6
Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed in aluminum foil and burn it in the oven as an offering while the other loaves bake.
- Calories 144.05 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.35 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 22.2 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.35 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.62 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 15.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.38 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 3.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 15.64 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah is made with 9 ingredients and serves 60. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 144.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Salt, Sesame Seeds. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah healthy?
- Traditional Shabbat Braided Challah has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 144.05 calories and 3.35 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, 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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