How to Make Challah

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: To the mixing bowl add the flour

   Use a damp towel under the bowl to prevent it from moving. , If you like, you can remove it from the bowl to knead on a table. , After this occurs, form it into a ball and put it back into the bowl. ,,,,,,,,,, Take the other outside strand and place that one into the middle, making a braided knot.
   
   Make sure it is tight but not tight enough to stretch the dough. ,,, Place this one next to the other on the baking tray. ,,,,,,
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   Step 2: butter

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   Step 3: optionally

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   Step 4: raisins.

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   Step 5: Mix it together

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   Step 6: first with the spoon and then with your hands.

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   Step 7: Continue to knead the dough using the heel of your hand for about 7 minutes.

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   Step 8: The dough will change its texture

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   Step 9: becoming smooth and shiny with a medium-soft consistency.

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    Step 10: Cover the bowl with a plastic bag (black bags work best) and allow the dough to rise for 1½ to 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.

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    Step 11: Once the dough is ready

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    Step 12: "punch" the air out while it is still in the bowl.

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    Step 13: Carefully collect the dough

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    Step 14: separating it from the sides of the bowl.

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    Step 15: Sprinkle your work space with a little flour before working more with the dough.

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    Step 16: Shape the dough into one log and let it rest for a minute or two.

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    Step 17: Cut it into six even portions using the knife.

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    Step 18: Take one portion of the dough and roll it into one long

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    Step 19: snake-like log

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    Step 20: starting at the middle and working outwards.

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    Step 21: Repeat with all six portions.

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    Step 22: Lay three of the logs beside each other and join them together at one end.

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    Step 23: Take one of the outside logs and carefully twist it

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    Step 24: placing it into the middle.

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    Step 25: Continue this braiding motion until you reach the end of the logs.

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    Step 26: Trim each of the ends and place it onto the baking tray.

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    Step 27: Repeat with the remaining three logs until you have second Challah loaf.

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    Step 28: Cover the dough in a plastic bag and allow it to rise until it doubles in size

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    Step 29: or about 30 minutes.

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    Step 30: Set the oven to 350°F (180ºC/gas mark 4).

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    Step 31: Using the brush

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    Step 32: coat the surface of the Challah with the egg wash and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds.

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    Step 33: Place the Challah in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes.

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    Step 34: Remove from the oven when deep golden brown.

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    Step 35: Slice and serve.

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