Challah Bread (Bread Machine)

By CulinaryQueen on July 23, 2007

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    1. 1 pinch saffron thread
    2. 1 tablespoon water, boiling
    3. 2 eggs, beaten
    4. 3 tablespoons honey
    5. 2/3 cup hot water ( 100F-105F)
    6. 5 tablespoons butter, melted
    7. 1 teaspoon salt
    8. 3 1/2 cups white bread flour
    9. 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast

    To Finish

    1. 1 egg, beaten for brushing over


  1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in the 1 tablespoon of boiling water for 10 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, place the beaten eggs, honey, hot water and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well.
  5. Set the program to 'DOUGH.'.
  8. Pinch the top end of each length of dough together, then weave the pieces into a braid/plait.
  9. Pinch the bottom ends together, then tuck both ends under the dough to form a neatly braided loaf.
  10. Place the dough on a greased baking sheet, brush with oil, cover with plastic wrap/cling film and leave it to rise/prove in a warm place.
  11. Preheat the oven 220C/425°F.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and leave it to cool before serving.