How to Make The Best Braided Bread: Challah


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Braiding a challah whether it’s three strand, four strand, or even six strand is truly the only part in the entire recipe that’s slightly challenging. The rest of it is …

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  1. Zion Bernat
    Zion Bernat says:

    My family has had a challah recipe dating back quite a few generations. I’ve always loved to make it, but after trying your recipe, I must say that I prefer yours, and I guarantee that it’s the extra egg yolks. I think that you did everything correct, and in the style of a traditional challah. However, if I had to point out one thing, it would be the fact that you cut your challah bread in the middle. Why? But, that incredibly small thing aside, you have a great recipe here, and one that I will be using in the future.

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  2. MickandJoan Anderson
    MickandJoan Anderson says:

    Dear Joshua ,i made this ,it was amazing ,looked and smelt heavenly ,however it was a little dry .I am thinking next time to cook for 30 mins and put a owl of water in the oven to create steam .What are your thoughts ,cheers and thanks Joany

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  3. Swiggy S
    Swiggy S says:

    I tried this and oh boy this was the best thing ever!!!!
    Also I recommend adding the amount of salt he is adding because I reduced it and it was less salty but such a great recipe!!
    Trust me, it's worth the waiting^.^

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  4. jrhythm77
    jrhythm77 says:

    Troubleshooting: I'm attempting this bread today, but something seems wrong about the dough: it won't stick to itself. So when I fold it over and try to roll out the braids, they keep falling apart. And when I finally got them close enough, the ends won't stick together (which makes the braiding very difficult). Can anyone help diagnose what might have happened in the dough-making process? Too much flour? Too many eggs? Too much oil in the bowl for the first and second proof? Something else? (The yeast did activate and there are some small gas bubbles forming.)

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