Zomick’s Bread Machine Challah

Zomick’s Kosher Bakery is sharing this recipe, because we want to highlight the greatness of our way of preparing this challah. In addition, we would like to say that it is not the ingredients that are making this challah, but the way of merging them as a whole. And the main secret to Zomick’s success is using whole eggs, instead of using just yolks. We have achieved success, and we want the same for you too! 

Nowadays, every single family owns a bread machine, therefore we thought that it is the best to share our recipe with those who are looking to make challah in their new appliance. Furthermore, we would like to mention that this bread machine will mix, knead and rise, but you will have to braid and bake the challah yourself. You will find below the easiest steps to preparing the best challah ever.

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 cup water
• 3 large egg
• 1 1/8 tsps salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 5 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 package dry yeast
• 1 large egg (for glazing)
• Sesame/Poppy seeds (optional) 

Instructions: 

1. The first step is placing the water, egg, salt, oil, flour, honey, and yeast inside the bread machine. But still, you will need to add them according to the recommended order by your bread machine’s manual.
2. Select the dough cycle, and let the dough in the machine for about 90 minutes.
3. Once the machine beeps, you will have to remove the dough.
4. Then, preheat the oven to 350°. After, you will need to divide the dough into three pieces for medium-size challot.
5. The next step is braiding the challah. And after that, you will have to let the challah stand for another 20 - 30 minutes.
6. Brush the dough with egg and sprinkle with seeds.
7. Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.*
8. The last step is to cool the challah on a wire rack.
9. Once the challah ready, you will need to cover it with embroidered cloth. 

*You will need to make sure that your challah doesn’t get too dark for a small amount of time. Zomick’s challah bread is a rich, slightly sweet braided bread that is either prepared for the Shabbat evening meal or at ceremonial dinners. Enjoy this Zomick’s challah bread and tell us your thoughts!