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Bread Machine Challah: Effortless Braided Delight!

Bread Machine Challah — Braided Challah Where the Machine Does the Kneading
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A simple and delicious recipe for making braided challah bread using a bread machine, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add warm water, vegetable oil, honey, and eggs to the bread machine pan.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix bread flour, salt, and yeast.
  3. Pour the dry ingredients into the bread machine pan on top of the wet ingredients.
  4. Select the dough cycle on the bread machine and start it.
  5. Once the cycle is complete, remove the dough and divide it into three equal parts.
  6. Braid the three pieces together to form a loaf.
  7. Place the braided loaf in a greased baking pan and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Brush the top of the loaf with an egg wash (1 beaten egg) before baking.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • For a sweeter challah, add more honey to the dough.
  • Ensure the yeast is fresh for best results.
  • Challah can be frozen after baking for later use.

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