How to Make the Best Braided Bread: Challah

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3 жыл бұрын

Join me as I make traditional Jewish Challah! It’s easy and oh, so delicious! I’ll show you how to do that beautiful six-strand braid as well. Not as tricky as it looks, although a regular three-strand braid is also very pretty!!
1 1/2 cups warm water (12 oz)
1 1/2 Tablespoons yeast (8.4 g)
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar (37.5 g)
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil (38.5 g)
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
1 Tablespoon salt (17 g)
6 cups AP flour or bread flour (720 g)
Melted butter or egg wash
350° F (177° C) 30-40 minutes until dark golden brown. Check out my new online course Stay-At-Home Baker where you'll learn everything you need to know to thrive on your baking journey! www.stayathomebakers.com/3for1

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@carlosacevedo1745 Жыл бұрын

Ese pan se ve espectacular, gracias por compartir, tratare de hacerlo a ver como me queda

@sherrrlen 3 жыл бұрын

Making this right now, just at the final proofing stage but I’m so excited for how it looks after it bakes!!

@miriamhappybaking9871 3 жыл бұрын

YOUR FAMILY IS SO KIND AND SWEET AND BEAUTIFUL I LOVE YOUR KINDNESS AND IT MAKES ME FEEL SO HAPPY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR CINNAMON ROLLS ARE AMAZING I LOVE THE DOUGH SO YUMMY KEEP ON BEING HAPPY AND I WANT ALL RHE GOOD FOR YOUUUUU THANK YOU❤️

@cherylharden3827 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank I’ve watched so many other videos and they made it really complicated but you made it so easy I can’t wait to buy the ingredients to make this 🤗🥰

@bobbyhaddock2242 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is the most awesome bread video I have seen yet. And you did it so well. Thanks 👍

@maryking3033 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried this bread in the past. I am so excited to try your recipe, and your braid was beautiful! I had leftovers so I jumped in and cut it a little thin and made my husband some Frenchtoast with it. It was very nice, just keep the slices on the thinner side. Again congrats on the beautiful bread.

@torixerri2898 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE how excited you are about this!!! It has put a BIIIIG smile on my face!😍

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

@debk5325 Жыл бұрын

This is a fabulous bread that I never have tried to make. Thanks to you I will be making this tomorrow. Great instructions. TY

@myleehowe9720 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh it looks so good! And when you cut into it, it looks like a cloud!

@gking831gm Жыл бұрын

Awesome just made it !! love the taste and so easy to make. thank you.

@lauraarone9218 3 жыл бұрын

You ALWAYS make everything look SO easy!!! I am definitely giving this one a try!!! Thank you for your ideas and your energy and MOST importantly your enthusiasm!!! 🤗

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!

@jackiestarr2881 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I Love It, this Challah recipe will be my next bread-making project!

@aidanholland4246 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, thanks to you I made a pleasant loaf of Challah bread for Shabbat.

@lyndaalterio1027 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy! I'm a first time viewer of your channel and I must say your 6-braid Challah is amazing. I've been baking Challahs for a very long time, but never tried the 6-braid. Whenever I've watched other KZfaqrs make this 6-braid I get so confused that I give up, but You have made it so easy to understand. Now for sure I will do the 6-braid Challah. I've pinned you so I can always find this recipe. Thank you so very much. Shalom!!!

@liligibson8457 2 жыл бұрын

I made it , it is hard but it is not bad. My husband wants it sweeter and softer next time when I cook it. This is my 1st try.

@jasonjjj27 2 жыл бұрын

Ty for showing me how to make this and with a 6 strand braid, I'm going to try this. :)

@evanaabraham2763 3 жыл бұрын

Such a clear instruction as to how to bread it. Thanks.

@harikurono402 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, this is the first time I've saw your channel but you made this recipe so easy to follow and the help with the 6 braid was amazing . The baking time took a little longer ( around 50 minutes ) but turned out amazing !

@christiebarker234 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! I am excited for this recipe!!! I have always been intimidated by challah bread, you make it look easy!!

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

It IS!!! You can do it!

@susienecromancerdepiroca9683 2 жыл бұрын

It looks gorgeous!!!!!

@popupteacup6189 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best ✨👏👏👌🏻👌🏻i love this bread and the way you provide your recipes is so so smooth and ease the process ,

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@sunshinebakery_melinda 3 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy! Looks absolutely scrumptious!

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

It IS easy!! And scrumptious! 😊😊

@iamthealphacat 2 жыл бұрын

This looks awesome, gonna try today. Also love your messy bun😉

@helencostello9715 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video thank you I will definitely try it for 🐣 easter🙏🤗♥️

@dawnquinn7964 10 ай бұрын

Finally someone explained the six strand braid so I could understand it. Sorry, I feel kind of stupid right now, but watching from in front of the braid instead of behind really threw me off. Thank you for the easy recipe tutorial. Love this bread. 😊

@teresamierzejewski3225 2 жыл бұрын

It looks so beautiful! I will make now ! Thank you neurotic mom! Good job!

@marlu9797 Жыл бұрын

Se ve riquísimo gracias por compartir la receta prometo que lo haré

@Marcielle_Makes 3 жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!! This is a goal of mine to make this once a week. It’s on my 2021 board. Thanks so much. What coincidence and convenience that you released this video today.

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so easy! You can definitely reach your goal!

@Marcielle_Makes 3 жыл бұрын

@@NeuroticMomBakes do you know if we can make the dough the night before then bake it?

@blshootingsports5884 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to my bible teacher I will be doing this tonight and turning it in tomorrow I’ll come back with how it turns out

@helencostello9715 3 жыл бұрын

I tried your recipe it was amazing love all your videos the way you explain everything so perfect you are amazing I think you’re awesome thank you for the recipe

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@jamifitz 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh super fun !! Gonna have to try this soon !!

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you do!

@staceyverley3851 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the recipe!!!

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@incogniko636 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so yummy 😋

@beebssss_ 3 жыл бұрын

You know what's funny? I saw a picture of the exact bread yesterday and my family begged me to make it but I said I couldn't. You don't know how happy I was to see you upload this 🥺🥰 thank you

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing!

@elianaesthers 3 жыл бұрын

Perfection !

@homee-bread7449 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@magnoliadeleon-o8612 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing😊

@patriciaramczyk4437 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@lolitanoval8266 11 ай бұрын

I loved Challah bread 🥖

@paulinekononovich5398 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesomeness

@DorfPiltsch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You from Germany!

@livnatmizrahi3661 2 жыл бұрын

i make that came so good

@erinf7806 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try this one!! I have made challah bread before but this one looks better.

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think

@erinf7806 3 жыл бұрын

@@NeuroticMomBakes Just took the bread out of the oven. The inside is soft and tastes awesome! Thank you the recipe!! This is the First time I did the six braid. So fun!!

@devp700 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful braid😍. You should try using 1/4c of soft butter in replacement of the oil. It will make it taste so much better!

@SongbirdRanch2005 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. I will replace the oil with butter tomorrow. I plan to make one to a party tomorrow!

@Axer01250 Жыл бұрын

It would then be brioche, not challah. No dairy is put in challah.. this video makes braided bread not challah because the ritual of taking a portion, a challah, was not taken and incinerated in the oven. There's alot lot more to challah than just braiding dough.

@alli6271 Жыл бұрын

Challah is not supposed to be made with butter since butter is considered dairy. I'm jewish and you can't eat meat and dairy together, so that's why challah does not have any dairy.

@iloverent23 3 жыл бұрын

Came here from seeing you on my Instagram recommend page - You are amazing!

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@margaritamitsi2723 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👏

@NeuroticMomBakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@helencostello9715 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video and the way you explain everything quick question can I add more yolks to make it look more yellow

@sylviatzviyabursteinhummel9412 Жыл бұрын

thank you

@SongbirdRanch2005 3 жыл бұрын

I made one today. I baked it 35 minutes. By the time I took the bread out of the oven, it was huge, rose high, however, a few minutes later, it all went flat. I wonder why? But the texture was so good! It was a hit in today’s Easter lunch party! Thank you!

@harikurono402 Жыл бұрын

I found out as I made it today that it has to go in the oven WAYYY longer , I put it in for 35 minutes and it was not baked on the inside that is why it went flat for you . I think I put the bread in the over for around 50 minutes the first 35 minutes being at 180 and then cutting it down to 160

@saratres 2 жыл бұрын

You are not jewish but you look a like🙂 what a beautiful Challah you did, thank you!

@TheLarry2012 Жыл бұрын

Hi-This looks delicious and will give it a try. How long do you knead it? 10 or 5 minutes after you take it out of the mixer? Thanks

@ripascorner8681 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm your new subscriber.

@JanSeides Жыл бұрын

Is it better to freeze dough until "next time", or to freeze the baked loaf until needed?

@lisadurant4689 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have read many times not to mix the salt in too closely with the yeast. Is this not correct?

@adicohen1000 3 жыл бұрын

I'm jewish from Israel and I must say that your challah is so beautiful! I'm doing it every week and it isn't look so good.

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

That is a very big compliment. Thank you!

@COGirl444 9 ай бұрын

Looks easy, so hard to execute on. Need to practice with paracord

@bannguyen5057 3 жыл бұрын

It is a wonderful video! For my health Can I cut down on salt? How little It is? Next can I use Olive or avocado oil or not? Thanks

@christinekaye6393 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use olive oil. I'm not sure about cutting the salt. She uses 1 tablespoon (17 grams) so, if you get 12 slices out of a loaf, that's 1/4 teaspoon (about 1.5 grams) per slice. Hope that helps.

@jenineturner3532 2 жыл бұрын

A quicker way of getting your 6 strands the same weight. Weigh all the dough, divide by 6, et voila. Nice natural video.

@rebeccacabin5922 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your awesome hand towel?? Love the colors :)

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Geometry House. I have a discount code on my Instagram 😊

@rebeccacabin5922 3 жыл бұрын

@@NeuroticMomBakes Thank you! :) I am going to make this bread this weekend!

@bubbleslafleur 3 жыл бұрын

You're fun to watch and wonderful at what you do. That Challah looks perfect and perfectly delicious. How many servings would this recipe yield? Can you bake two at once? How may I prepare the batter without a mixer like yours (I retired mine years back)? Can they be frozen and for how long? I visited your KZfaq channel after seeing your Instagram account. Using the name "Neurotic Mom" was reason enough for me to visit your page. Side note: one day, as my son was studying for his Masters of Social Work, he told me that I'm neurotic. All I could say to him was that he never needed a degree to figure that one out LOL and that, in fact, everyone is neurotic. I'm going to DM a few suggestions on your IG account for Challah baking. Thanks. Sue

@maryguy721 Жыл бұрын

Where did I get that measuring cup?

@miriamhappybaking9871 3 жыл бұрын

YAYYYYY ISRAELI bread yummy ❤️

@NeuroticMomBakes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@jaxxbrat2634 3 жыл бұрын

@cecilevanmerch5971 2 жыл бұрын

Can I used a pt off yeast

@normanziegelmeyer7693 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I made your recipe and all went well except all I could get was a medium brown color. It cooked to 200degrees in about 35 minutes. Would appreciate any suggestions.Thanks

@NeuroticMomBakes 2 жыл бұрын

As long as it was fully cooked inside then I think it’s fine. 😊

@marlaa2362 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure if this measurement is for active dry yeast, or instant yeast. I'm going to try my first yeast bread -this challah and I don't know if measurements same for each type. Thank you.

@NeuroticMomBakes 2 жыл бұрын

Same for each!

@hlieboff59 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy tried this recipe. Shred yesterday. Let it rise for 2 hours then out it in fridge for 24 hours. Also,added Half cup sugar. Did 4 strand method. After 40 minutes of baking thought it was finished nope. After cutting into slices the 6 middle slices on one particular little spot we’re not baked enough. Next time I will bake 50 minutes. Anybody elese experience this? Thanks Amy

@Zoa9058 Жыл бұрын

Instead of water, I used a soda: coke light, I turns out like a dessert 🧁

@Bob32328 3 жыл бұрын

Yay I was first!

@Bob32328 3 жыл бұрын

Or 1st!

@Bob32328 3 жыл бұрын

2nd!

@dinoramolina8811 2 жыл бұрын

plis in spanish

@soniahazy4880 Жыл бұрын

🎼🤩🧩🙏🌈🛸🌟🌈🦋

@valerieprice6091 2 жыл бұрын

You're not supposed to cut challah, you break it apart and it is served on Erev Shabbat with a special meal to commorate G-d 's creation and to acknowledge Him as the creator of Heaven and earth and to bless each family member usually it has seeds on it. Shabbat shalom 🙂. Your braid was awesome. It would be nice to see a whole wheat challah or a multi grain challah, what do you think...?