Efrat's Notebook

Sweet Challah Draft

A sweet braided challah with honey and butter that I bake for Shabbat and the holidays.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook40 min
  • Rest1 hr 20 min
  • Total2 hr 30 min
  • KashrutDairy

What you need

Amount:×1

How I make it

  1. Put the flour, yeast, egg, honey, sugar and water in a bowl and bring together into a dough.

  2. Knead for 5 minutes, then add the butter and salt and knead until the dough is elastic.

  3. Shape into a ball, brush with butter and set in a greased bowl covered with a towel to rise.

  4. Divide into 6-8 pieces, roll into balls and let rise under a towel for about 20 more minutes.

  5. Roll each ball into a rope and braid every 3 ropes together.

  6. Put ice in a pan on the rack below the challahs so they don't dry out.

  7. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 minutes.

Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)