Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Egg Challah Recipes Shabbat Challah 4.6 (117) 101 Reviews 45 Photos My Shabbat Challah is something out of this world. I made it up on my own, because the ones I tasted, I just didn't like. Try it you will love it!! This can make 6 regular sized loaves, or two large braided loaves. Submitted by NUNU123182 Updated on October 5, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 45 45 45 45 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 60 Yield: 6 challahs 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 60 servings 3 tablespoons active dry yeast 4 cups warm water 2 tablespoons salt ½ cup white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 12 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg 3 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon vanilla sugar, or vanilla extract ¼ cup sesame seeds Directions In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil and 4 eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour. When the dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough underneath the bowl to rise until double. Or, you can place the dough in the bowl, and cover with a towel. Punch down the dough, and divide into 6 or 8 even pieces depending on what shape you want. Remember to take a small piece off and make a blessing (Jewish law). Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid into two loaves, or one really big 6 piece braid - but only if your oven is large enough. Or, you can make the spiral shape challahs out of each rope. Tuck the ends under, and place on a baking sheet to rise until your finger leaves a small dent when you gently poke the bread. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk together the remaining egg, water and vanilla sugar. Brush over the tops of the loaves. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread is deep golden brown. Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed in aluminum foil, and burn in the oven as an offering while the other loaves are baking. I Made It Print 155 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 141 Calories 5g Fat 21g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 60 Calories 141 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 240mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 7% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 47mg 1% * 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.