Skip the trip to the bakery and make your own challah bread at home.
Challah bread is a traditional braided Jewish bread eaten during Shabbat dinners and special occasions likeHanukkah.
It’s similar to brioche bread in that it’s slightly sweet and fortified with eggs.
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If it’s not gobbled up immediately, day-old leftover challah makes deliciousFrench toast.
With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture.
Knead until a smooth and elastic ball forms, about 5 minutes.
If the dough sticks to the sides, add more flour as needed.
(If you do not have a stand mixer, knead by hand for 10 minutes.)
Separate the dough into three equal pieces, and roll each piece into a 1"-diameter rope.
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drape the braid with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Bake until deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
