Soy Vey! Challah (Bread)
Submitted by kecchc
Dairy-free challah bread made with soy milk, soy flour, soy oil, honey, and eggs. A beautifully braided loaf topped with poppy seeds. Soy Vey, it’s good!
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
20 minREADY
2 hrsA dairy-free challah that’s golden, tender, and every bit as gorgeous as the traditional version.
Soy milk stands in for regular milk, soy flour adds protein and a subtle nuttiness alongside the bread flour, and soy oil keeps the crumb soft and rich. Honey sweetens the dough gently while eggs and an extra yolk give it that classic challah richness. Braided, brushed with egg white, and sprinkled with poppy seeds before baking.
The result is a stunning loaf with a glossy, crackling crust and a pillowy interior that pulls apart in soft, golden strands.
Kitchen Tips
- Knead for the full 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springs back when you poke it. This builds the gluten structure that holds the braid together.
- Let the dough fully double in size during both rises. Rushing the rise will give you a dense loaf.
- Brush with egg white right before baking for that signature shiny, bakery-quality crust.
- Braid with three or six strands depending on how dramatic you want it to look.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix the soy milk, honey, and yeast and set it aside for 10 minutes.
Combine the bread flour and soy flour in a large bowl.
Add the oil, eggs, and egg yolk to the milk, honey, and yeast mixture.
Stir with a wooden spoon until blended.
Add the flours to the liquid mixture, stir until a dough is formed, and turn the dough onto a floured board.
Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Form into a ball, coat with a bit of soybean oil, and place in a coat of soy bean oil and place in a covered bowl.
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about an hour.
Punch the dough down, knead about 3 minutes, and braid or shape into any desired form.
Transfer to a greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Beat the egg white with a folk.
Use a brush to coat the top of the loaf.
Sprinkle poppy seeds on top of loaf.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 20 minutes.
Cool on a rack.
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