Challah bread recipe

Challah bread is slightly sweet and delightfully soft. This simple challah bread recipe is a must-have for all Coffee Mornings.
A loaf of challah bread is resting on top of a wooden serving board. Part of the loaf has been cut in slices. Also on the wooden board is an open jar with a spoon resting on top of it and a small plate with butter in it.

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

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