Challah
Bread is considered the staple food in every cuisine: Russian, European, Italian, Arabic, and others. Traditional Jewish pastry is challah. When you taste this delicacy, you feel connected to the historical events of the people. We have selected a recipe for you for a rich, delicious, and festive Jewish challah. Let’s explore traditions together!
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Bread is considered the staple food in every cuisine: Russian, European, Italian, Arabic, and others. Traditional Jewish pastry is challah. When you taste this delicacy, you feel connected to the historical events of the people. We have selected a recipe for you for a rich, delicious, and festive Jewish challah. Let’s explore traditions together!
Use
Ingredients
Chicken eggs
3
Warm water
150 ml
Granulated sugar
14 g
Salt
1 pinch
Dry yeast
1 package (10 g)
Sunflower or olive oil
4 tablespoons
Method of preparation
1
First, dissolve sugar and yeast in a small amount of warm water. While the yeast is “rising,” separate the egg whites from the yolks of 2 eggs and mix them with a whole third egg. Gently whisk with a fork
2
Sift the flour, allowing it to become oxygenated. This helps make the challah airy and free from impurities
3
Now, combine everything and start kneading elastic dough. According to the recipe, you should use 4 tablespoons of oil, but if the dough is too stiff, you can add another teaspoon or two. The base for traditional Jewish challah should be tender, smooth, and hold its shape well
4
In Jewish tradition, it is customary to recite a prayer or think positive thoughts while kneading the dough. This advice can enhance the meal with positive energy
5
Place the finished mixture in a mold and cover it with plastic wrap. Leave it for an hour. Knead it again and leave it for another hour. According to our recipe, the dough should double in size
6
The Jewish tradition is to braid the bread in the form of a challah. There’s a legend that says the braid symbolizes the baker’s beloved’s hair, and that’s why he gave the challah this braided shape out of love. You can use three, four, or even five strands of dough, each about 50 cm long, depending on your preference
7
Cover the finished loaf with a towel and leave it for another hour and a half. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Brush the challah with egg yolk and sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Bake for 25 minutes
8
Your airy, soft, porous, and delicate challah, following the traditional Jewish recipe, is ready!
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