Braided Egg Bread
This braided egg bread is savory and perfect for impressing friends and family. Challah is great for Easter or anytime of the year.
Ingredients
- 7 Grams Dry Active Yeast (.25 Ounces - 1 Packet)
- 80 Grams Water, Warm (1/3 Cup)
- 3 Large Egg Yolks
- 1 Large Egg
- 48 Grams Vegetable Oil (1/4 Cup)
- 270 Grams All-Purpose Flour (2 1/4 Cup)
- 40 Grams White Granulated Sugar (1/4 Cup)
- 3 Grams Salt (1/2 Teaspoon)
Egg Wash
- 1 Large Egg
- 15 Grams Water (1 Tablespoon)
Optional
- 0.5 Grams Sea Salt (Sprinkle to Taste)
- 0.5 Grams Sesame Seed (Sprinkle to Taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Stir until all grains dissolve. Let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Combine yeast mixture with egg yolks, whole egg, and oil. Beat thoroughly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Stir the dry ingredients in the wet ingredients. Mix until a loose shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased container. Cover with lid (or damp cloth). Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down dough and turn out dough onto a lightly greased surface. Divide dough into multiple strands, about 12 inches long. Braid the dough and pinch to seal the ends.
- Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius). While the oven heats, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush over the dough and sprinkle with extra sea salt and sesame seed.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Tent the dough with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Make a Pull-Apart
After dividing the dough, roll out each section into a small rectangle. Sprinkle with mozzarella (or a similar cheese) and wrap the dough around the cheese. Then braid the strands and bake as normal.