Enjoy a rich and spongy piece of challah bread augmented with a few special ingredients that subtly enhance this tasty loaf. We added in soy lecithin to keep it softer longer and non-diastatic malt powder for a beautifully even brown crust. The flavor is classic, but the experience is out of this world.
Ingredients
- 575g (4 ⅔ cups) Bread Flour
- 6g (1 tsp) Instaferm Gold
- 12.5g (2 ½ tsp) Salt
- 45g (3 tbsp) Sugar
- 12g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) Soy Lecithin Powder
- 15g (2 tbsp) Non-Diastatic Malt Powder
- 50g (1 large egg) Whole Eggs
- 60g (3 egg yolks) Egg Yolk
- 42g (3 tbsp) Neutral Flavored Oil
- 185g (¾ cup) Water
- Egg Wash:
- 50g (1 each) Whole Egg
- 50g (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) Water
Equipment
- Stand Mixer Equipped with a Dough Hook
Timing
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Yield
1 Loaf
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Mix Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer add the bread flour, Instaferm Gold, salt, sugar, soy lecithin powder, and non-diastatic malt powder.
Mix on low until just combined.
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Create & Proof Dough
Add the eggs, oil and water and mix on low for 10 minutes or until it forms a smooth dough.
Cover and proof the dough at 80°F for 2-3 hours or until double in size.
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Create Braid & Proof
Divide the dough in 3 equal portions about 315g each.
Roll the dough into 3 separate logs and braid them together.
If you do not want to braid the bread you do not need to. Simply shape the dough into a loaf.
Cover and proof the shaped loaf for 2 hours at 80°F.
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Egg Wash & Bake Bread
Mix together egg and water to make an egg wash.
Brush the top of the bread with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until it reaches 205°F internal temperature.
Allow the bread to cool for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Summary
Recipe Name
Happy Challah Days
Author Name
Modernist Pantry
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Average Rating
Based on 2 Review(s)
Comments (3)
May 28, 2021 7:05 pm
Where are the reviews and why are they only averaging a 2?
August 11, 2021 11:43 am
It would be great to have a gluten-free version of this recipe.
August 11, 2021 4:36 pm
we are always looking to adapt recipes to gluten free, we will have to tackle this one some day!