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VEGAN AQUAFABA CHALLAH

Vegan Challah

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Aquafaba chickpea liquid
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active-dry yeast
  • 4 tablespoons agave
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 5 to 6 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Separate canned chickpeas from the liquid using a strainer.
  • Add ½ cup of the aquafaba (chickpea liquid) to a large bowl and whip with a hand mixer until very fluffy. About 5 mins on high speed.
  • Add the olive oil, yeast, agave, salt and water. Mix well.
  • Gradually add the flour until a dough forms.
  • Knead for 5 minutes until dough is soft and smooth.
  • Place in a large bowl and cover.
  • Leave it in a warm part of the room to rise until the dough has doubled in size (about 45 mins).
  • Separate the dough into 3 even pieces and roll each out into a long strand.
  • Braid the strands together and pinch the ends.
  • Place the challah on a parchment lined baking tray.
  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Allow dough to rise for 45 mins.
  • Bake for 30 mins or until challah is perfectly golden.

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