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title: Challah | Homemade Bread | Easy Challah Bread Recipe | Homecooking
description: Homemade challah bread is a lovely and simple recipe to make at home to add fresh bread to any meal. Recipe inside.
---

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# [Challah | Homemade Bread | Easy Challah Bread Recipe | Homecooking](https://evrydyktchn.com/everyday-kitchen-blog/challah-homemade-bread-easy-challah-bread-recipe-homecooking)

 Written by [Lucy Amaya](https://evrydyktchn.com/everyday-kitchen-blog/author/lucy-amaya) | Mar 18, 2026 12:30:00 PM

## Ingredients:

- Warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar (for yeast)
- Yeast
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4–4 1/2 cups flour (start with 4)
- Salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs

## Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
2. Add oil to the yeast mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, sift in 4 cups of flour and add a pinch of salt.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add 1/4 cup sugar.
5. Combine wet ingredients (yeast mixture + eggs) with the flour.
6. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook on low speed, mix until dough comes together.
7. If the dough feels too wet, add more flour a little at a time (up to about 1/2 cup).
8. Knead until smooth and fully incorporated.
9. Lightly oil a bowl, place dough inside, and cover.
10. Let rise until doubled in size.
11. Punch down the dough and transfer to a floured surface.
12. Divide into either: 2 medium loaves (3 strands each), or 1 large loaf (6 strands)
13. Roll and knead each piece into strands, then braid.
14. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between loaves.
15. Cover and let rise again.
16. Brush with egg wash.
17. Bake at 350°F until golden brown.
18. Let cool slightly, then serve.

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