{"id":1156,"date":"2014-08-13T14:39:59","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T14:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2017-12-06T19:38:41","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T19:38:41","slug":"my-favorite-challah-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/my-favorite-challah-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"my favorite challah recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After experimenting with\u00a0a lot of challah recipes, this is my favorite.\u00a0You&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6824\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-738x554.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-1458x1094.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-996x747.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6824-1992x1494.jpg 1992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4\u00a0cups unbleached all purpose flour*<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00a01\/4 cup of warm water<\/li>\n<li>1 package dry active yeast<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tbsp\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of honey<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil<\/li>\n<li><em>optional: 1\/2 teaspoon sesame seeds\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>optional: quickly beaten egg for brushing<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over barely warm water. Add\u00a0honey, oil, 1 egg, and salt. Add the flour one cup at a time, using the kitchen aid at medium speed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1159 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6825\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-738x984.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-1458x1944.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-996x1328.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6825-1992x2656.jpg 1992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Knead until\u00a0it become a smooth and elastic dough but no longer sticky. It will take around 15&#8242; using the Kitchen Aid Mixer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cover the bowl with a cloth.\u00a0Let\u00a0the dough rest at room temperature for 1.30 hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1161 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6831\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-738x984.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-1458x1944.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-996x1328.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_6831-1992x2656.jpg 1992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Separate the dough in 3 pieces, flatten a little bit and make a braid. Cover the dough with a clean\u00a0cloth and let it rest for 45&#8242;\u00a0more minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-2888 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8202\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-738x738.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-1458x1458.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-996x996.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-1992x1992.jpg 1992w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8202-960x960.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the resting time, you can either use a\u00a0slightly beaten egg to brush it or just sprinkle the sesame seeds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-2889 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8203\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-738x738.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-1458x1458.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-996x996.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-1992x1992.jpg 1992w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8203-960x960.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bake it at 350F for 30&#8242; minutes or until the bread is\u00a0golden brown. Remove it from the\u00a0oven and let it cool.\u00a0The result is impressive and delicious!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-2891 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/andreacomenta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8211\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-738x738.jpg 738w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-1458x1458.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-996x996.jpg 996w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-1992x1992.jpg 1992w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211-960x960.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Enjoy it!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After experimenting with\u00a0a lot of challah recipes, this is my favorite.\u00a0You&#8217;ll need: 4\u00a0cups unbleached all purpose flour* 1 \u00a01\/4 cup of warm water 1 package dry active yeast 1\/2 tbsp\u00a0salt 1\/2 cup of honey 1 large egg 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil optional: 1\/2 teaspoon sesame seeds\u00a0 optional: quickly beaten egg for brushing In &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1,399],"tags":[78],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_8211.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8hfz7-iE","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1156"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4752,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156\/revisions\/4752"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andreacasals.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}