How to Make The Best Braided Bread: Challah

Braiding a challah whether it's three strand, four strand, or even six strand is truly the only part in the entire recipe that's slightly challenging. The rest of it is surprisingly easy. All the more reason to bake your own to have on hand for the best french toasts of all time, epic grilled cheeses, or whatever you like to use challah for. It's good for most things but it toasts up especially nice. Hope you love it!
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[@meherpanjwani7276]

I made this today and it was SO GOOD!!!!!!! everyone was proud of me because I am 11 years old. I love to bake and I subscribed to your channel. This was the best bread I have ever eaten, and this was the first time I liked the crust of the bread because normaly the crust tastes gross. It came out of the oven 20 minutes ago and we already ate so much!!!. I am definitly making this again!! Thank you!

[@JayNYOne]

Hope you're still working at it in the kitchen a year later. Always nice to see youngsters getting into cooking.

[@youtubeluci]

sounds like me! I’m 11 and want to bake this for the next Shabbat ❤❤

[@richardkroll2269]

I had this bread when I was 11 and now I am almost 77 and baking it for the first time 6.000 miles from home. I have my fingers crossed it's as good as I can remember. (sorta)

[@J_T_B]

Good trick is to use the same measure cup for oil and then honey. This is so that the honey can slide out of the measuring cup instead of dealing with a sticky mess.

[@leisewri]

I work in a Jewish preschool and we made a similar recipe with the kiddos. It turned out great considering our chefs were all 4. (:

[@shadowsun5704]

Cuuute!

[@adphanouvong]

too cute

[@rufinor.3340]

{: [: :] :} (: :)

[@rufinor.3340]

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[@cjones2903]

:)

[@CAVA652010]

I have tried so many recipes for Challah bread. Eventually my husband (Jewish man) approved for the very first time after I used your recipe. We had very nice Shabbat dinner. Thank you

[@ewajackowska4115]

Chałka! My Polish mum makes it during Christmas Time. It's delish with hot chocolate and homemade jam 😋 Polish cuisine has a lot of Jewish influence so makes sense

[@reneeandrews4087]

My family has this every easter !! My moms family is polish. (I'm russian)

[@mrfish1096]

My family buys it every shabbat

[@seodoreriddle]

i love chałka sm

[@user-eq8pc1zu8c]

🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱❤️❤️❤️

[@michoelpanzok7803]

Nope Jews influenced Poland

[@haileyladuke5314]

“Rapunzel + bread” Rabunzel.

[@leotrevino426]

😂

[@lutenantbladey9062]

true words

[@PixelBytesPixelArtist]

Rabbipunzel

[@sweetanzu2231]

Hailey LaDuke RaPUNzle intended.

[@LogicJab]

Breadpunzel. Come on now

[@Sebastian-of4ln]

The way i learned how to braid hair was by braiding challah as a kid.

[@mozarellaist]

Same!

[@vegapondz]

Heart & Crafts woah, sounds rough

[@ulasonal]

we used to braid our cookies with my mom

[@kamilleseven283]

That's so sweet.

[@kc-wr1ui]

Same

[@emmae858]

You brought it up, now I wanna see it! Please make French Toast out of this bread!

[@dEEmARIE-]

I'm wanting to see this French Toast also. Yummy

[@hannahbloom]

Challah French toast is the best!

[@mrfish1096]

You cant imagine how good this is in a toast

[@carnagemilitia7693]

It’s just regular french toast but with the bread instead shouldn’t be hard.

[@MyNevaeh]

We use Challah for french toast for brunch on Sunday's. Trust me it's to die for

[@brookeharden9752]

I would love to see a Kitchen essentials video! Either a must have cook/bakeware essentials or a kitchen ingredient essentials! 🙂

[@TheBoyWhoWaz]

This may not be what you mean but Joshua has a great video on kitchen organization, in which he kinda gets at that!

[@Trinnidee]

Ah...bread. My wheat-ness.

[@thecatonacouch9371]

Ha ha ha

[@myshinobi1987]

That's pretty "corny"!

[@David-yy6hp]

Very "Wheaty"

[@TheAndersDanilet]

I loaf this joke

[@myshinobi1987]

@@TheAndersDanilet Seed-dis is the sort of thing I'm talking about.

[@TheSimplyCooking]

**cries in celiac**

[@zekehorton8545]

Have you tried einkorn? It's better for people with gluten sensitivity rather than celiac so idk how extreme your reactions are

[@taylorkathleen1405]

Touching The Rainbow **cries in solidarity**

[@knuffelbeer193]

Zeke Horton celic is not the same as gluten sensitivity. Please don’t confuse the 2. Gluten sensitivity is annoying, eating gluten while having celiac can land you in the hospital.

[@mzread-aloud6804]

Actually some gluten sensitivity can have psychological effects as well as physical. Doctors are just starting to understand what kinds of effects are caused by gluten and developing treatments to them, but the number of reactions are so varied and differing that it is difficult to pin down what can be done.

[@RooGetsLifted]

Check out the book Gluten Free Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes A Day! Best gluten free breads! :) Everyone in my family loves the brioche!

[@kaitlynnstirling6494]

Instead of "damp towel" I heard "damn towel". I was like, jeez okay yes sir, I'm on it. 😂

[@PaulDMills]

I heard it, too!!

[@guykaro8454]

😂😂😂

[@cami4627]

I made this it was so good! I ran out of bread flour so I used 50/50 bread flour and AP flour and it was fine. I didn’t brush with eggs, I used coconut oil on the outside then I had to leave for two hours so I couldn’t continually brush it. I came back and it was well risen. I also cut the dough into two loaves instead of 1 to share with another family. Super good, it was very tasty and stayed very soft which I wasn’t expecting from the video honestly. Thank you! I love your videos and recipes!

[@mariairimia9289]

Joshua: cuts bread Half of Europe: one does not simply CuT tHe BrEaD. You rip it by the strands for maximum effect

[@Sam-hi4ce]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@antobot6546]

Yes

[@itamarolmert3549]

It's not about eu, it's every single Jewish person ever

[@GrimChu69]

Why?

[@clarac2248]

it just tastes better ripped for no reason whatsoever

[@victoriaromano4354]

FINALLY someone explained this recipe with PRECISION! Absolute precision. As we say in Brazil, "você é dos meus". I'll test it this friday.

[@serenity.baum.5647]

He’s such a lovable little doughboy. I’ve fallen in love with your dough skills ☺️

[@rebeccawpl1]

Love it, baked it twice, the result is consistent. First time baking bread, this is awesome

[@girlwtuba]

My family is 1st generation Hungarian and make kalács (a version of challah) every holiday. It is one of my favorite parts about family get togethers. I love seeing how you make challah and how that differs from my family's kalács recipe and techniques.

[@MlssDl]

I love that you're sharing this with people. I usually only do 1 rising sessions, use some honey in the yeast starter, and use A LOT of honey in my bread. Then again I usually make them for french toast. lol!

[@bmsuters]

Hello Josh. When you get your TV deal hold out for HBO/VICE you're too good for food Network 👍🏽. Nice videos

[@victoria801]

This is amazing!! I've tried three different challah bread recipes and this is the only one that really worked. So light. Such a perfect egg wash. Thank you :)

[@jakobus977]

Is kneading it the same as using the stand mixer? I'm poor Edit: made it and it was delicious. A very easy bread to knead, only about 10 minutes to get smooth

[@shelbytheworm9363]

Jakobus the stand mixer helps but you could most likely do this by hand, it will be a bit harder. Mix the ingredients in a bowl then turn it out onto a clean surface and knead. Most breads should be ready when you press your finger into it and the dough springs back.

[@1N2themystic]

You know this type of bread is older than stand mixers right? If it can be done in a mixer then it can be done by hand.

[@ChamzGames]

Pretty much. You don't need no expensive shit to make good food

[@morehn]

Yes, but braiding by hand actually makes a more tender dough because of the way the dough get pulled or pushed.

[@azharshaikh8944]

Was looking for this comment. 👌🏽

[@brittneydaniels8324]

Always a joy to watch! Please keep making these videos. They’re straightforward and easy to follow, you’re an amazing teacher thank you so much!

[@marazulization]

Thank you so much for the recipe, I made last week, first time I’ve made a Challah, came out so good that I had request to repeat it! Delicious ! 👏

[@lavenderkitchensink]

I need to learn how to make challah once and for all. I never have any for Shabbat. Thanks so much for this helpful video!

[@leanpitt8807]

Man thanks a lot! I’ve been asking you for this for a long time. U are great! And I’ve been following you since your first video. U rule! Greetings from Italy.

[@aprilstephairdavis4428]

AMAZING recipe. Loved your video. Made my 1st ever loaf of bread (using yeast) yesterday and your video was perfect! Made 2, they came out amazing and I gifted one. It warmed my family's heart and it was soon devoured. Thanks for your video.

[@Russeljrjs]

literally one of the best baking channel before.... you make it all sound soooo easy

[@ModeBespoke]

Made this today, but I veganized the recipe, and it blew.my.mind! I served it up with some kraut and fermented mustard I made using your recipes. Plus hummus, and some summer sausage-style seitan I whipped up, and I will never eat anything else again! It was amazing!! Thank you so much for the recipes! 😋

[@micahcoover6351]

Hi there! Would you mind sharing what you did to make it vegan? I'd like to make it for my veg sister and I've only made the eggy version. Thanks!

[@Voyex]

You are one of my favorite KZbinrs great quality content!

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Voyex thank you so much!! 🙏

[@theresabeville4420]

I love the "Do Not Panic" instructions. Thanks for the recipe. I've loved that bread ever since I moved up north and saw it in the bakers' window.

[@DametteLinda]

Super delicious. Made it yesterday and turned it into french toast as recommended this morning. I even really royally screwed up all the resting times with the baby’s nap schedule and it still came out perfect.

[@Kululululululu]

* stares in Jewish * did you just cut a challah in the middle?

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I was thinking the same thing! 😂 But he did a good job otherwise.

[@Kululululululu]

@@SuzanneBaruch I mean yeah but still. Feels violated

[@shpilbass5743]

one does not sipmly cut a challah. one has to tear it apart.

[@hiwelcometochillis2579]

In the making of the dough can you cut the dough in half with a knife or just pull it apart?

[@JohannaRache]

I went as far as calling it blasphemy...we started wars for less.

[@medawson01]

I just made the challah this morning. It was delicious. I wish I could show you picture because it was beautiful. Thank you for the recipe.

[@rugbyjc240]

Just made this and the flavour is amazing, brioche like in texture and taste, but the honey gives a completely different sweetness. Very nice!

[@rosehenderson2624]

Hi Joshua, good evening from Australia, I finally got the challah right, I made rolls from your recipe and used a bread machine from your recipe. They turned out perfect. Thank you.

[@limshan7695]

this was an amazing recipe, super delicious but for those of yall who (like me) dont want to waste four egg whites, you can sub two egg yolks with 40g of butter (not melted!) hope this helps ◡̈

[@ZanesFacebook]

You can also omit the eggs entirely and it still works fine. Just doesn't have a yellow color

[@Jazminelai]

Rapunzel rapunzel, let down your challah 🤩🤩🤩

[@PLANDerLinde99]

Rapunzel! Let down some more! Here other seems to have... Disappeared. *Burp*

[@Hudson4426]

Easily one of my favorite cooks on the tube

[@talache7]

This Mexican momma has tried other Challah bread recipes with great success, but today I’ll be trying yours. 👍🏼

[@gomamon8439]

I love seeing how people make their challah because it's always different. My recipe calls for 2 whole eggs and 6-7 yolks and I let it rise 6 times before I even consider braiding it. It gives my bread an interesting dense but airy texture.

[@shellzzz23]

The five people who disliked this video are jealous of Josh's challah braiding skills, his overall charisma, or both

[@somekindaokayguy]

or mad about him cutting a challah down the middle

[@YeetusTheFetus]

ryan harris I slice challah after I bless my loaves. My mom gets very mad at me but I do it anyway 😤

[@jonahs92]

Or mad about him TOTALLY MISPRONOUNCING THE NAME!

[@EvaAdorable]

@@jonahs92 How are you supposed to pronounce it? I thought it was ch-allah, like chair... So he's at least doing better than me.

[@jonahs92]

@@EvaAdorable No, it's a guttural sound. The technical term for it is a voiceless uvular fricative. It's the "ch" at the end of Bach or loch. Not like batch or latch.

[@nataliamarquez7253]

Made this recipe today. It turned out fantastic. Thanks a lot! 😊

[@victoriaambanta8983]

Looks delish! That is cute of you giving the braiding instructions. 😊

[@scatgumby3215]

You're changin my life here dude. I've been on my own until finding you

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Joe S. Happy to read that!

[@kaylakarn5034]

I have been waiting for this ❤❤

[@magicpie973]

The recipe looks gorgeous, just like all of yours I've seen so far! I've stumbled across your channel a few days ago and I have to say that I'm impressed by their quality. I'm very picky when it comes to cooking channels and you seem to have it all, you know, I appreciate the metric system (which apparently is a huge problem for Americans and you use it and I love you deeply for that), you are particularly good at explaining the recipes, I like the lighting (which has impoved massively comparing it now to your older videos :D), the length of the videos is just right, moreover, you're funny and genuine and I hope you'll keep doing these videos because you're so good at it, I'm a huge fan! Greetings from Slovakia :)

[@crishamilton6678]

made a bunch of these for my job. They came out great and you made me look good. Thanks.

[@philipstrugar587]

Josh you saved me buddy! I needed a Challah bread for a freindsgiving party. I made this without doing a trial run and nailed it on the first go! Your explanation was spot on! The braiding was definitely the hardest part. This will become our new family recipe...from the internet!

[@erickortiz765]

When braiding even numbers (4, 6, 14, etc) I was taught the method is simply "top (outside) to bottom (inside), Bottom to top"

[@ccziv]

Also, over 2, under 1, but I think it only works with 6 strand loaves.

[@meiwang1548]

Tried your recipe today, the bread turned out beautifully. Thanks!

[@MultiChloe20]

After a few frustrating failed doughs I noticed that this worked: Kitchen Aid mixer speed set on 4 for 10 min. It would have been useful to see Joshua taking the dough out of the mixing ball just to see the fresh dough consistency. Thanks for this great video!

[@katkay1235]

In Greece we call it "τσουρέκι" (tsoo-reh-kee). It's delicious, you can also flavor it with rasins or make a chocolate filling. It's SO good as french toast, or plain with a coffee/tea! Honestly, the star of the show on the Easter table 🤩

[@amyness3452]

It's never acceptable to make tsoureki with raisins. Chocolate is fine.

[@amyness3452]

Also, tsoureki has mastiha and mahlepi powder. Gives it a much better flavour.

[@misha9604]

3:11 i love how you fondle the dough there

[@makaylawebster7789]

The best way to start a Joshua Weissman video is an ad featuring Joshua Wiessman

[@honeybee1842]

This recipe is great. The extra eggs make this bread rich. It's soft and delicious.

[@kyreelewis7286]

When it becomes time to twist, just turn your phone upside down and follow along exactly as he does😊

[@khyseni3166]

‘its very easy to make’ The spoiled thing needs its own conditioned home and a lullaby from snoop dog to rise at a sad 20% in mass

[@myprofilepicisapicofanelep5223]

I appreciate the editing for the A B C D thing i love you so much

[@natalialopes719]

This is soo gorgeous!! I need to bake this.

[@ashenpashen]

“If it’s been a stubborn dough, then it deserves a time out” 😂😂

[@guineapiggies9040]

Yay a new video Also, I just made bread earlier today

[@jngreenb]

Me too 😀

[@Quibus777]

Nice. I do it with thinner strands and a way easier braiding see it as two times two strands of dough. Start with right two, right over left, then the left two, again right over left and the left now right one over the left of the right group. Repeat till end of strand. Right over left, right over left, left middle over right middle. Easy, the bread kitchen channel has a very clear video on how to braid dough up to nine strand. Thanks for the tip on applying the egg wash every 40 minutes, that I am going to do from now on.

[@mercykoole7941]

I've tried your recepi and it is delicious ! Thank you so much !

[@KLemonLime]

I love your videos and how u don't edit out much of ur mistakes :) Also, can you give a very good soft chocolate chip cookie recipe?

[@morehn]

You get softer cookies by using shortening because it has a higher melting point than butter. Margarine is next best, then butter. Then use more fat, which keeps it softer. Then use more brown sugar than white because brown keeps it soft.

[@tejfoon8907]

Hey Joshua, I totally love your videos. Your recipes have the perfect balance between serious traditional cuisine and keeping things simple and doable. But please, it's not 2012 anymore, please give us some 1080p (or even better) shots of your food!

[@Ileanainbliss]

I've been baking this bread for years, but as you say, doing the braid is the hardest thing. I'm going to try this one

[@dedhsourupiyadega97]

I've been a subscriber since you had just a couple hundred subscribers.... You've come a long way since then.... Keep up the good work brother... Cheers 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@tracyreifkind3810]

omg, my husband has been asking for Challah for weeks....now's the time I guess!

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Yassss! Challah atchya boiiii

[@br.davidminotosb5148]

Absolutely fantastic! Any chances of showing a Swiss Zopf (or Tresse). It remarkably similar.

[@cj5782]

Just made bro.... some of the best bread I've ever tasted. Thanks for recipe. Your bread game is tight.

[@Janeofalltradesish0917]

I just made this bread with some slight modifications, like using sourdough starter with yeast….it is fantastic. My kid didn’t even want to let it cool before trying to touch it. Thanks for the recipe and the video.

[@swiggys7003]

I tried this and oh boy this was the best thing ever!!!! Also I recommend adding the amount of salt he is adding because I reduced it and it was less salty but such a great recipe!! Trust me, it's worth the waiting^.^

[@tallexpensive]

"A stubborn dough deserves a timeout." LOL Thanks for the great video!

[@KateyLempares]

Just made this today following your video! It turned out great! I definitely need to working on my braiding, but I will 100% be making this again!

[@Aaliiiyahh]

Will you please describe the taste? Lol I know it’s been like 4 months since this comment.. just if you remember...

[@kimworkman2425]

Thanks so much for this video. My grandfather was Jewish and I've really wanted to learn how to make this.

[@Spartan3457]

I'm not the only one slowly going insane with that little dot right? Visible at 8:17, but also throughout the egg wash scenes. I wiped my screen down twice because of it lol

[@adams3616]

Yeah

[@jettandprincess]

QUALITY CONTENT

[@MadisonFalco]

HOLLAAAAAA Lol it’s my fave❤️ We always screamed that to each other in my breads class😂

[@bensput2471]

this came out soo good when I tried it! thanks for this!

[@cookingwithglen152]

Nice video and tasty looking bread 👨‍🍳

[@bigb1078]

My mom used to make what we called braided egg braid. This seems to be the same recipe. So excited to make it

[@flakikiloca1]

Just found your channel! Loooovvve your personality and videos! Currently binge watching 💜

[@nickiminajhaley]

idk why but when you were braiding it i was CRACKING up. that whole part was so funny to me 😂

[@marazulization]

I made this challah twice, came out really good, thanks for sharing the recipe, the only think is I get a gigantic challah! 😁😁 im wondering, is it supposed to be that big or I’m doing something wrong ?!

[@ShadowVipers]

Yes! I love seeing your notifications!

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Love seeing your comments!

[@jessicaguerrero5933]

Been waiting for this video since you teased it the other day!

[@patriciahall2223]

I can't wait to bake my first Challah bread , great video ....Thank You

[@lydiaweinberger7660]

Tip: if you want it golden all around without the crevices, half way through the bake add another coat of eggwash.

[@trulymine9470]

Hi wouldn't it ruin the challah's baking process if you open the oven half way to add egg wash?

[@lydiaweinberger7660]

@@trulymine9470 I've never had an issue and I bake one every Friday! I also turn the pan for even browning.

[@louisgraham1413]

Pro tip: Flip phone upside down at the braiding section, helped me a lot! :)

[@bluemookie]

Made a loaf today using this recipe. Turned out great!

[@rpark378]

mine came out beautifully, Thank you Joshua!!!

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

TODAYS THE START OF MY SOURDOUGH WEEKEND I JUST MADE MY LEVAIN WISH ME LUCK AHHHH

[@SuperDavidEF]

I just made a triple batch of sourdough. Pizza is on the menu, but sandwich bread is always nice, so I almost always make a triple batch... sometimes quadruple! I haven't tried Challa, but this video makes me really want to try. In case you don't know, there's a wonderful bread bakers' forum called The Fresh Loaf. Check it out! There's a lot about sourdough already, but you can always ask if you have a specific issue you need help with. www.thefreshloaf.com/

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Makenna Sullivan you got this! :)

[@Sunnshine29]

How did it go? :)

[@PixelBytesPixelArtist]

0:17 **Confused jewish noises**

[@shrk128]

more like *HERESY INTENSIFIES*

[@hiwelcometochillis2579]

In the making of the dough can you cut the dough in half with a knife or just pull it apart?

[@PixelBytesPixelArtist]

Hi, Welcome to chilli's challah is traditionally pulled apart not sliced

[@crowravencorvenrow]

@@hiwelcometochillis2579 For the dough, just cut it.

[@ArieSchwartz]

@@PixelBytesPixelArtist I didn't know about that. Isn't it weird that challah boards typically come with a bread knife?

[@abdsnomadicescapades7773]

My favorite cooking channel

[@EyeMakeupEverything]

You had me at challah... Best challah video on KZbin bro.

[@benhansberry]

Back to study up for the weekend. L’shana Tova

[@Artzenflowers]

Blood Flour??? :P This is why I love you, no editing that out. :D

[@prisonersdilemma666]

Blood floor is for mazah not challch!

[@YeetusTheFetus]

prisonersdilemma666 sounds antisemitic

[@morehn]

@@prisonersdilemma666 shhh... don't tell...

[@traceybecker4099]

I used AP flour and found a good fix on the internet. That was my only glitch. This turned out GREAT! Love all the comments and specifics -- detailed enough for me, and I have a bad track record w/ challah (usually a doorstop). Thank!

[@AngrishTV]

Great recipe. Thank you Josh.