Challah bread recipe
Challah bread is slightly sweet and delightfully soft. This simple challah bread recipe is a must-have for all Coffee Mornings.
Key information
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8
Recipe difficulty rating: Medium
Allergens: Remember to provide a list of potential allergens for each item served at your Coffee Morning event so people can clearly see what ingredients they contain. You can use our cake labels, but make sure you write clearly in block capitals and black ink.
Ingredients
450g strong white flour
2 tbsp caster sugar
7g sachet easy blend dried yeast
3 tbsp olive oil
170ml hand warm water, approx
3 eggs
25g poppy seeds
How to prepare challah bread
- Put the flour, sugar, yeast, olive oil, water and 2 eggs into a bowl or food processor. Stir well or mix in the processor to form a smooth dough. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand to form a smooth pliable dough that does not stick to your hands. Add a little extra water if the dough is too firm and a little extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Put the dough into a large bowl and cover with cling wrap. Leave in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a sausage shape approx 35cm long. Pinch the 4 pieces together at one end and plait together along the length. Pinch the ends together and tuck underneath. Place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover loosely with cling wrap brushed with oil, oil side down. Set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes - 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 200°C/190°C fan/gas mark 6. Beat the remaining egg with a pinch of salt. Carefully brush all over the bread. Sprinkle poppy seed over. Bake for 35 minutes or until deep golden brown and the underside of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped with your knuckles. Cool on a wire rack.
Host a Coffee Morning
Test your baking skills by hosting a Coffee Morning. From bake offs to bake sales, whatever way you Coffee Morning, you'll help us continue to make a difference to people affected by cancer.
Sign up to host
