How to Braid 5 Strand Challah | 5 Step by Step Ways on Classic Challah Bread Braiding for Beginners

Have you ever wondered how to make those beautiful 5 strand braids you see all over the internet but can't seem to figure out how to make it look a certain way? In this tutorial, we'll dive into some basics on how to roll, braid & shape strands & challah into beautiful traditional five braid challot! This easy to follow guide on different ways to make a classic 5 strand is perfect for beginners & those wanting to master all the braiding basics & techniques!
I've covered this particular braiding pattern along with other different patterns in one of my other videos: 4 Easy Ways to Braid 5 Strand Challah
• 4 Easy Ways to Braid 5...
But I believe this pattern deserves a video of it's own with some extra attention to detail & to better help those trying to achieve that beautiful shape & 3D effect & the various ways to shape this braid, including a round challah!
Stay tuned for more Classic & Traditional Series videos!
For my soft & sweet egg based Challah Recipe, click here:
• How to Make Challah | ...
For my egg free Challah Recipe & tutorial, click here:
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For reference, I used five large pieces of dough, ranging from 550 grams to 560 grams, for each challah. Each of those pieces were further divided into five equal pieces for each 5 strand challah.
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If you give this tutorial a try, I'd LOVE to hear from you below! 👇🏼
And if you have pictures to share, I'd LOVE to see them! Tag me on Instagram & use the #ChallahAtchaGirl tag 📸
I want to share your Challah art & creations 💕
Happy Braiding!
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[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Which classic 5 strand challah style is your favorite?

[@marisaturner6473]

I love the tapered and round

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

💯 some of my favorites!!!! ❤👏

[@user-zf5mw9ep2f]

Спасибо, пока не получается столь же виртуозно, но я стремлюсь к совершенству)😂)))❤спасибо за столь красивое плетение)))🎉

[@annaminner5788]

Thank you! I couldn't find any good tutorials on pinterest! This is perfect!

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Awww yaaay!! I'm super glad you found this helpful and I appreciate so much your feedback!🥰❤🤗

[@blubbblubb632]

Oh my, i have to try a 5 strand one today, thanks for the video, such an Inspiration

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

My pleasure! 🤗 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know how it goes when you try it! 😄

[@blubbblubb632]

@@ChallahAtchaGirl it turned out glorious, well the second one did😂 The first time, the yeast wasn't all that active anymore, but the second one. OH MY GOODNESS: your recipe is the bomb, absolutely delicious (egg free challa). And the braidong worked like a charm, i linked you on my insta! Currently waiting for the yeast to activate to make some more. Though i think I will go back to fresh yeast.

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Oh yaaaaaaay!!! I'm so so glad you loved it!! 🥳 and I'm happy the braiding went well!!!👏 And I've never used fresh yeast, (would love to try one day!) but between the instant and active dry yeast, I prefer the active dry yeast! For the tutorial of my recipe, I recorded it last year during the lockdown time I believe in the summer or late spring, so all the yeast in the stores were sold out and I couldn't find ANY and when I did, I finally was able to get my hands on instant yeast at least! I like the active dry yeast because you can see it actually activating (and see if it works) right off the bat rather than mixing all the ingredients with the instant yeast and then hoping it all works out, so I totally feel you!! Thanks so much for sharing with me! ❤

[@nataliaurozbarrero]

Beautiful!!

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@tezerbarutcuoglu1877]

I love watching your 5 strand braidings all were awesome and I've got grteat benefits many thanks for your tutorials, I prefer classical tapered and round, have a nice day:)

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Thank you so so much! Appreciate your kindness and I'm glad you found it helpful!😄❤ And I love those 2 as well!!! 🤗

[@richardw6256]

As a c&g qualified Baker of 25 plus years, I have always done standard 4 or 3 strands. But your video has inspired me now for 5 strands, great tutorial thank you

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Thanks so much! Super appreciative of your words, very humbled! 😄🤗

[@LauraCourtneyette]

Super helpful tutorial- thank you!

[@SuddenMindSet]

BEAUTIFUL

[@domnicatetelea4124]

Komplimente belisimi ,

[@yummydishes1354]

Nice

[@jaclynperez5265]

Hi Atcha Girl! What kind of egg wash do you use? Your Challah looks beautifully dark brown 💗

[@ValentinaMinkovskaya]

Дуже дякую

[@jenniferbendavid]

How much gram is every strand?😍

[@ChallahAtchaGirl]

Hi there! I used about 110 to 112 grams for each strand! Happy braiding! 💫

[@nancycrabtree6312]

The braiding part goes way too fast. Slow down please!!!