Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Egg Challah Recipes High-Altitude Challah 4.9 (24) 19 Reviews 16 Photos I make this high-altitude challah for my family and family gatherings in Colorado, which turns out beautifully each time. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does! If you'd like, sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds before baking, but we never do. Submitted by greeny4444 Updated on September 10, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 14 Yield: 1 braided loaf Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 eggs 2 egg yolks ¼ cup milk, or as needed ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted 1 ½ teaspoons salt 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 egg Directions Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water in a measuring cup. Let stand until the yeast dissolves and starts to foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Put egg yolks in a measuring cup; add enough milk to equal 1/3 cup (including yolks). Add yolk mixture to beaten eggs; stir in yeast mixture, butter, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Gradually mix in flour until dough is firm enough to handle. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until does not stick to your hands. You will probably use more flour while kneading. Place dough in a large lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Cut dough into 3 or 4 even portions; roll into long ropes. Braid ropes and tuck ends under. Place loaf on a baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set in a warm place to rise. Bread is ready to bake when your finger leaves an impression in the dough when pressed. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk remaining 1 egg in a cup with a fork; brush onto loaf. This will give the bread a lovely golden color and delicious crust. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. I Made It Print 35 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 5g Fat 27g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 14 Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 78mg 26% Sodium 292mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 6g 11% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 78mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.