I’ve always wanted to be able to make challah that looks professional. Well, I’ve finally learned the secret! Here’s how:
- Attach 6 equal strands of dough at one end
2. Take topmost right strand (as looking toward the attached pieces) and place on opposite side
- Take 2nd from top left strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost left strand and place in middle
- Take 2nd from top right strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost right strand and place in middle
- Take 2nd from top left strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost left strand and place in middle
- Continue pattern until all strands are braided. Tuck ends under, brush with egg wash (and sprinkle on any desired toppings), then let rest 45 min before baking
Overall pattern:
- Attach 6 equal strands of dough at one end
- Take topmost right strand and place on opposite side
- Take 2nd from top left strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost left strand and place in middle
- Take 2nd from top right strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost right strand and place in middle
- Take 2nd from top left strand and place on opposite side
- Take topmost left strand and place in middle
- Continue pattern until all strands are braided. Tuck ends under, brush with egg wash (and sprinkle on any desired toppings), then let rest 45 min before baking
Note: Can also used with four strand braids
Let me know how you do, if you have any questions, or if you want my recipe for challah. Happy Baking!
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