Challah Rolls

Elevate your bread-baking game with these soft, golden, and slightly sweet Challah Rolls, perfect for any meal or special occasion. This classic recipe combines warm water, honey, and active dry yeast to create a rich, fluffy dough that's braided into individual rolls for a beautifully rustic presentation. Each roll is brushed with a glossy egg wash and sprinkled with poppy or sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. With just 30 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and oil, these braided rolls are surprisingly simple to make yet impressively elegant. Whether served fresh out of the oven or paired with butter and jam, these homemade Challah Rolls are a must-try addition to your bread repertoire. Ideal for holidays, family dinners, or as a centerpiece on your Shabbat table, these rolls are sure to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds or sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Stir in the honey, vegetable oil, and two eggs into the yeast mixture until well combined.

Step 3

Add in the salt and gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1-1.5 hours.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Step 7

For each piece, divide it into three smaller portions, roll each into a rope, and braid them to form the rolls.

Step 8

Place the braided rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Beat the remaining egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.

Step 11

Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds as desired.

Step 12

Bake the challah rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 13

Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1113.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2970.9

Total Fat 84.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 742.5mg	0%
Sodium 4958.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 82.5g	0%

Vitamin D 138.2IU	0%
Calcium 429.6mg	0%
Iron 30.8mg	0%
Potassium 1100.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 63.4%