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Best Water Challah

A super tasty vegan challah alternative.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Bread, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Kosher
Keyword: shabbat, yom tov
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon yeast
  • 2 cup sugar divided
  • 4 ½ cups water warm
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 lbs all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Proof the yeast by adding the yeast and ½ cup of the sugar into a large bowl with the water.
  • When the yeast is fully proofed, add the remaining sugar, vegetable oil, flour, and salt. Knead by hand for 5 minutes.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Push the dough down with your hand to let out some of the gasses and knead it again for 1-2 minutes.
  • Separate the dough into 4 equal dough balls. Separate each dough ball into 4 equal parts and roll them into dough strands by hand. Braid.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Serving suggestions

Traditionally, challah bread is eaten on Shabbat night and for Shabbat lunch. This recipe for the Best Water Challah is also amazing on:
  • Purim
  • Shavuot
  • Fast breaking
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Sukkot
  • Chanukkah

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Best Water Challah
Serving Size
 
2 slices
Amount per Serving
Calories
410
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
295
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
106
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
89
g
30
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.