Israel · Levant
Challah
Also known as חַלָּה
An egg- and oil-enriched dough braided into strands before proofing, egg-washed twice for shine, baked for the Sabbath table — the enrichment gives a tender crumb that stays soft for days.
Method
Braided · Deck Oven
Hydration
60%
water to flour
Glycemic index
65
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 5
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g |
| of which sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Glossy egg-washed crust
- Soft pillowy crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
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