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Challah in a Bag Recipe

Challah in a Bag Recipe

This easy Challah in a Bag Recipe is a fun, mess-free way to make fluffy, golden challah with minimal cleanup. Great for beginners and kids, this recipe uses a ziplock bag for mixing and kneading. Author: Use Default Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 ⏱️ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 25 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 0 days 2 hours 10 minutes 🗂️ Categories / Courses / Cuisines / Keywords Categories: Breads, Kid-Friendly, Shabbat Recipes Courses: Side Dish, Breakfast Cuisines: Jewish, American Keywords: challah in a bag, homemade challah, easy bread, ziplock challah recipe
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 packet Instant yeast 2¼ teaspoons
  • ¾ cup Warm water 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 Large egg plus 1 for egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Large ziplock bag (gallon-size)
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Oven

Method
 

  1. Add warm water, sugar, and yeast to the ziplock bag. Seal and gently shake. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Open the bag, add oil and one egg. Reseal and shake to combine.
  3. Add flour and salt. Seal and knead the bag gently for 5-7 minutes until a soft dough forms.
  4. Let dough rest in the bag in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Remove dough from the bag. Divide into 3 parts and braid on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
  9. 🔥 Nutrition (per serving)
  10. Calories: 260 kcal (approximate)

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or honey to the dough.
Can be frozen after baking and reheated for later use.