• prep: 4 hr
• cook: 45 min
• total: 4 hr 45 min

servings:

Learn to make challah bread for Shabbat with this step-by-step recipe, and discover the spiritual significance of this fluffy, aromatic, braided Jewish bread. Kosher, Parve.

• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, divided
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp canola oil ((you may also use avocado oil))
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 1/2-6 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cold water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Raisins, chocolate chips (1 ½ cups of either)
• Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, kosher salt

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