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Challah In A Bag

The Lazy Cook’s Challah In A Bag Recipe Is So Easy and Delicious

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours

Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons of active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • cup canola oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour + ¼ cup
  • 1 egg for basting Optional. For vegan challah, substitute olive oil
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  • In a 1 gallon plastic ziplock bag, add the yeast, water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of flour.
  • Give the bag a little shake. Don't work too hard- remember, it's a lazy challah!
  • Place the bag in a bowl of warm water for 30 mins.
  • Remove from bowl, shake, release air from bag, and place on the table for 1 hour. Flip bag every 20 mins. The dough should be very wet. It will start to bubble and self-knead. WHOA.
  • After the 1 hour, add ¼ cup flour and give the bag another shake. This makes the dough not stick to the bag.
  • Leave the bag for 1 hour and 30 mins to rise. It should still be a wet dough. If it's not rising, flip it over and knock it down. If the dough is wet, the recipe will turn out amazing.
  • Preheat oven to 300℉/150°C.
  • On a well-floured surface, separate the dough and stretch out 3 strands. Braid.
  • Baste with egg and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional for vegan challah, substitute olive oil). Leave to rise for 15 mins before it goes in the oven.
  • Bake on a non stick tray for 40 mins or until golden on top.