How to Make Challah Bread

This honey-kissed bread is a Hanukkah must-have. Our Test Kitchen rises to the occasion with brilliant tips for baking the braided beauty.

DISHING WITH Catherine Ward TOH Prep Kitchen Manager Challah is a loaf of braided bread made with a simple dough of eggs, water, flour, yeast and salt. This challah has a touch of honey, which adds a lovely hint of sweetness. Honey Challah I use these loaves as the centerpiece of my spread. Leftover slices work well in bread pudding or for French toast. —Jennifer Newfield, Los Angeles, CA Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling Makes: 2 loaves (24 servings each) 2 pkg. (¼ oz. each) active dry yeast½ tsp. sugar1½ cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided5 large eggs, room temperature⅔ cup plus 1 tsp. honey, divided½ cup canola oil2 tsp. salt6 to 7 cups bread flour1 cup boiling water2 cups golden raisins1 Tbsp. water1 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1. In a bowl, dissolve…

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