---
title: Challah (Braided Sabbath Bread)
servings: 10
prep time: 35 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/challah
---

Gather @all-purpose flour{600%g}, @dry yeast{7%g}, @vegetable oil{90%ml} and @sesame seed{2%tbsp}.

Dissolve the yeast and a pinch of @sugar{60%g} in the lukewarm @water{180%ml} and let it foam, about 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Whisk in the 2 eggs, 1 @egg{2} yolk, remaining sugar, oil and @salt{1.5%tsp}, then work in the flour to form a soft, slightly tacky dough.

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand, then cover and let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours. ~{90%minutes}

Punch down the dough, divide into strands, and braid into one or two loaves.

Cover loosely and let rise again until puffy, about 45 minutes. ~{45%minutes}

Brush generously with the remaining beaten @egg yolk{2}, then scatter sesame seeds over the top.

Bake at 180°C for 28-32 minutes until deep golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath. ~{30%minutes}

Cool on a rack at least 20 minutes before slicing or tearing. ~{20%minutes}