Recipes > Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Challah Find A Store Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Challah On Rosh Hashanah we try to eat sweet things for a sweet new year. This challah is the perfect way to start your meal. See braiding video tutorial below. Yield 6 braided challah loaves Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsDough5 cups warm water ((110-115°F))2 cups granulated sugar5 (0.25oz each) packages (35g) or 3 tablespoons plus 3 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast3 extra large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons table salt20 cups (2268g) or 5 pounds all-purpose 2-3 eggs, beaten (for egg wash)Topping1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups granulated sugar8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, softened InstructionsPrepare the crumb topping: Combine flour, sugar, and margarine. Mix to form coarse crumbs. Set aside.Make the dough: Begin by using 4 cups of warm water. Combine water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer; stir to combine. Stir and let sit 5-10 minutes.Add eggs, oil and salt. Add 1/3 of the flour, mix until combined. Add another 1/3 flour, and mix just until combined. Add the last 1/3 of the flour. Add remaining water (or just as much as needed for a nice sticky dough). Mix for 10 minutes on high speed.Remove dough from mixer and place in a large mixing bowl. Smear the top of the dough with a little oil. Cover and let rise 2 hours.Prepare baking sheets: spray with baking spray or line with parchment paper or silicone mats.Turn dough out onto a clean countertop. Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Braid each part and place in pans. Cover and let rise on the counter until it doubles in size, 1 to 1½ hours). (See notes.)Preheat oven to 350ºF.Brush challah with beaten egg and place crumbs on top. Bake in oven 45-50 minutes, tops should be golden and bottom should sound hollow when you tap it. (See notes.) NotesThis recipe was developed using a Bosch (silver bowl) mixer that fits 5lbs of flour. You can halve the recipe to fit in a standard stand mixer. If your oven can not fit all 6 loaves at one time, only braid and proof 3 loaves first, then braid and proof (on counter) remaining loaves while the first set is baking. Recipe by Leah Schapira from Kosher.com. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
