Raisin Challah

AuthorLily ClapperCategory, , , , DifficultyBeginner

Yields14 Servings
Prep Time2 hrsCook Time25 minsTotal Time2 hrs 25 mins

Ingredients

 ½ cup warm water
 1 packet rapid rising yeast
 1 tbsp brown sugar
 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 3 large eggs
 3 tbsp honey
 1 tsp salt
 2 ¾ cups flour
 ¾ cup raisins

Directions

1

Dissolve brown sugar and yeast in warm water until foamy (10 minutes).

2

Add honey, oil, salt, and 2 eggs. Whisk until well combined.

3

Using a kneading attachment, gradually add flour to mixture to form a dough ball.

4

Knead in raisins with hands, and transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 hour).

5

Divide dough into 3 long "snake" like rolls. Braid dough and tuck ends under. Cover with a towel and let rise another 45-60 minutes.

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Create egg-wash by combining 1 egg with 2 tbsp cold water. Brush egg-wash onto dough, and bake 25 minutes (or until golden).

7

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 before slicing, enjoy!

Ingredients

 ½ cup warm water
 1 packet rapid rising yeast
 1 tbsp brown sugar
 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 3 large eggs
 3 tbsp honey
 1 tsp salt
 2 ¾ cups flour
 ¾ cup raisins

Directions

1

Dissolve brown sugar and yeast in warm water until foamy (10 minutes).

2

Add honey, oil, salt, and 2 eggs. Whisk until well combined.

3

Using a kneading attachment, gradually add flour to mixture to form a dough ball.

4

Knead in raisins with hands, and transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 hour).

5

Divide dough into 3 long "snake" like rolls. Braid dough and tuck ends under. Cover with a towel and let rise another 45-60 minutes.

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Create egg-wash by combining 1 egg with 2 tbsp cold water. Brush egg-wash onto dough, and bake 25 minutes (or until golden).

7

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 before slicing, enjoy!

Notes

Raisin Challah


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