Cinnamon Challah
You may be ready to host Christmas but are you also ready for Christmas morning? I know this is not a typical year where family members will be staying over or long distance guests need entertaining in the morning. However…you can still treat your immediate family to this delicious loaf!
This recipe is very easy and does taste best the day it is made. HOWEVER, it takes even more delicious turned into French Toast!
Cinnamon Challah Bread
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1/2 cup 110 degree water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Egg Wash
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp water
Filling
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Mix the yeast and 1 tsp sugar with the warm (110 degree) water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it is foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, and 2 tbsp sugar in a large bowl.
- Combine 1/4 cup warm water, honey, oil and eggs in another bowl.
- Once the yeast is foamy, slowly add it to the flour mixture and then pour in the wet ingredients. Mix the dough with a wooden spoon.
- Knead the dough on a well floured surface until no longer sticky and the dough is smooth. May take about 10 minutes and a significant amount of flour on the surface and your hands.
- Grease a bowl and coat your dough with oil and cover with a towel to rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and water.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and water. Set aside.
- Once doubled, divide the dough into three equal parts and roll each into a 12 inch log. Flatten each log to about 3 inches wide.
- Brush each log with cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. Roll each of them lengthwise like a jelly roll. Braid the three pieces together and tuck the bottom under to seal. Place on your prepared sheet pan.
- Brush the egg wash over the loaf generously.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
This is best eaten the same day but is also delicious the next day as French Toast!
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