Braided Challah

I am a Jewish woman and I never thought of making the dough in a loaf pan! Great for sandwiches. Why didn't I or we think of that? Maybe it is because we are Reformed Jews and would not have a problem eating challah any time of the week. However, the Orthodox and even Conservative Jews may think it is special for the Sabbath. I'm not sure, but I surely am going to make it in a loaf pan. Also, one of the things I find so special about your videos is that you give alternatives such as kneading by hand or by a dough hook. Some of us of a certain age and 'issues' cannot knead by hand anymore, so I'm always grateful for my Kitchen Aid and that dough hook. You're terrific! I'm so glad I found you!

You are the only person to explain how to braid in a simple to understand way....over, under, over, under.....

Although his videos are not the best done technically with all the camera adjustments, the way he gently explains things and his nice smile make him one of the most pleasant and kind looking person on RUclips. I certainly want to try his recipes.

Kevin,
I don’t mind that your videos are lengthy. I enjoy watching and learning and love all your recipes, gardening and household tips. You’re a great teacher. Also your voice is soothing and very relaxing. Thanks for sharing!😋👍

Absolutely love your videos on baking. Can’t go wrong with your instructions on baking. Thank You Kevin 🥖🏆

It is such a pleasure to spend time with you, thank you

I usually do not comment on people's RUclips videos. However Mr. Kevin Lee Jacobs you won my vote. Not only are you a gracious and warm host you are also a great baker. I am going to try making your bread and your hamburger buns. Thanks so much.

Dear Kevin.. you know, sometimes you find a RUclips Channel “by accident” I found your channel. The one I have been watching right now is two years old. I used to bake a lot, but due to life circumstances, I haven’t for some years now. However you inspire me to start baking again. Thank you. I enjoy all of your videos. Making dinner, flower arrangements ect. It is so wonderful in a cold world. Take good care 🌺

You're a great teacher ! You show as many details as possible. You share, the more you share the more fans you'll have following !

I made your challah bread and It came out beautifully. Your instructions and guidance are spot on. I have failed with so many other bread recipes. I only look to you for my bread recipes. I make your basic white bread very very often.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

That is the best looking challa bread I have ever seen, I can tell it will be light to eat because you did not over do the flour! Kevin you make it so easy thank you for the recipe!

Kevin that was the BEST explanation on how to braid challah!! You’re the master teacher!

Your teaching of making braid is the easiest way I've ever seen. Thanks~!

Your four braid is so easy to follow. Also have a six braid easy to follow. Over two, under one and over two. Always starts on the right until done. Also made chocolate dough and plain and use one of each color to braid. It's so beautiful.

That bread loaf looks absolutely fantastic, wow how wonderful.

These videos are very soothing and relaxing. Those breads are gorgeous!

I like that this recipe was put together in one bowl and was very simple. Thank you for the clear instructions for braiding the 4 strands. I was beginning to get discouraged as I couldn't seem to follow the directions of other videos. You didn't shift the view or cut away and your "mantra" made it easy to remember. The bread came out beautifully.

Thank you VERY much for this recipe AND unlocking the secret of HOW TO MAKE THE BRAIDS! Oh , you wouldn’t believe the difficulty I had trying to follow directions I found elsewhere.. I even made sketches to remember. I think there were more than 4 ropes involved, I had a good laugh at myself seeing how easy your method is. Oh for joy!! Now i can made this to impress my family for the holidays. 💕🌲

Hi Kevin, i just thought i would let you know that i have been trying videos for Challah on RUclips with terrible results. With much frustration i decided to try yours. BY FAR the best result! It was delicious! Thank you for giving me my sanity back!😂

I'm not Jewish but I love challah bread. My daughter is lactose intolerant so I don't buy super market bread anymore, thanks for this useful recipe, I've made it a few times, perfectly delicious every time!

I love your videos. Your techniques are easy to follow, and the recipes accessible. Also, I find your voice and presence soothing.

Really appreciate your details with every video.

The way you explain the braid to soooo brilliant

Before I even watch the video, I have to say...
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LOAF OF BREAD !!!

Clear and concise , wonderful

I made this recipe yesterday and it's the BEST challah bread I have EVER tried THANK YOU!!!!

This challah looks fantastic. But what I wanted to especially thank you for is for the very best explanation of how to braid the dough!!!

I usually make 3 strand Challah bread,, but your demo makes doing a 4 strand looks pretty simple. Great video. You're the best...

Good lord it’s amazing! If I made bread like that I would be big as a house!

Thank you so much for showing how to braid 4 strand challah. You make it look so easy! I can’t wait to try today. Once again - Thank You.

I love this simple recipe,you don’t have to do window testing and so much kneading as other recipes, Thank you!

Don't apologize for length of your videos.
Always interesting to watch.
And enjoy learning something new.

I was looking for videos on how to make and braid Easter paska, and I found your video. I am so glad I did, You are a good teacher, very articulate, patiently explaining what you are doing. Good use of camera as you work. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks

Oh my gosh Kevin, you made my day! I'm going to make this bread this morning. Your videos always make me smile and feel energized to get busy! Thank you for once again for sharing a great thing. :)

Kevin, great video, cannot wait to try it. Delightful, thanks!

Love your recipes

I so enjoy watching your video. This is a must try for me tomorrow. Keep inspiring the world needs it more than ever. Enjoy !!!

As always, very enjoyable. For some reason I've always loved making bread, there's something almost spiritual about it. Thank You for sharing.

You're a good teacher! We love your English muffins too!!

Hey Kevin, for the longest time, I wanted to make this Challah. Printed out the ingredients awhile ago. Come Saturday, I was bored and decided now is the best time. Followed your instructions to the tee. For the risings, Since it was hot/humid, I put them in the garage and rose beautifully. For baking times, I usually like to bake 1 loaf at a time. I checked mine after 24 minutes and was done. For the second one, since the oven was nice and hot, it only took 17 minutes and didn't want it to over bake. I've tried many many Challah recipes, and this is by far the best. Didn't alter the recipe at all. I had my family taste it and they loved it. Where did you get this recipe from? is it yours? Have you ever tried using honey instead of sugar. Just curious. You made the braiding nice and easy. There are so many ways to braid challah. When I get a chance, I will post a picture of mine. Thank you Kevin for this video too, it's great. Hey everyone, this is a keeper.

Love your smile and the instructions are very clear, thanks for sharing!

I love watching your videos ,because you walk us through the process of what ever you're doing! Thank you!!

I absolutely enjoyed watching and learning from you how to make challah. Very clear and concise as well as captivating. Thankyou for taking the time.
From Innisfil, Ontario, Canada. 🙂❤

Glad i found your video thank you for sharing info on the all purpose flour

Fantastic…I’m definitely going to try this bread! You make everything look so easy! Love your videos❣️

Thanks zkevin thumbs up from NYC

Bravo pour votre explication pour le tressage 😊

Mr. Jacobs, this was so delightful! Thank you.

Excellent way of showing the steps. I’m making it tomorrow. Thank

I finally made it. Your instructions on how to braid is so easy to follow and it came out beautiful. Just want to say thank you to you Kevin!

Thank you Kevin for another wonderful recipe and video. Still working on getting my bread tops smoother. Warm bread rocks! Jackie

Great recipe! Thank you!

I made this once and it came out as good as Kevin indicates. Great loafs with tasty bread, nothing better better!

Your great!. I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for the great tutorials

The challah is beautiful. I'll give this a try. Your directions have made the process very clear. Thank you.

You are a pleasure to watch. Thank you for a delicious bread

love this recipe will try it and bring it to temple next week thank you

Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

If it brings me smiles like yours, I'm trying it ! lol

This bread is so beautiful.
Saw another post but boy it seemed very difficult, no way I could follow.
You explained it so well - over, under the second.....
Tnk u very much. Now I can make this beautiful, soft bread.

Beautiful bread, that was a mystery to me, you made known with a great recipe and video instructions. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day! 😊

Kevin, that bread looks so good. Reminds me of when I would have it for Easter. My Dad is Ukrainian and he would always buy a loaf from the Polish bakery along with kielbasa for a Ukrainian Easter breakfast.

I tried you recipe and my challah was perfect, my kids love it. Thank you very much for the step by step video.

That was really awesome looks amazing

Hey Kevin, I just made this the other day and it amazing! I just now discovered your channel, pretty cool! Keep up the good work!

Will definitely try your recipe. Looks really good. Thanks for sharing.

Another wonderful recipe I can't wait to make, you showed the braiding in a way I can finally follow, thank you. God Bless always 🙏 ❤️

Hey Kevin! My parents and I loved this video

Thank you! I love the way you teach

Cant wait to try this, Thank you

You are a great teacher, dear Kevin!!🌟 Thank you for this wonderful recipe. We are not Jewish but we LOVE to eat chala! Like you.
Warm 'end year' hugs🥂💜🥂

I wish I had smellavideo 🥖 the heavenly smell of fresh baked bread. I have never baked bread but you are giving me the courage to try.

I love challah, thanks for the tips.

Can’t wait to try this! Challah is my favorite
Thank you so much for your inspiring videos!

love ur energy

Loved this recipe! Thank you , KLJ!
I can braid a challah now😊

Thanks! It is the simplest instruction how to braid challah that even I got!!! :)

Blessings to you, my friend Every Sabbath we make and bake 3 braided Challah bread. We love ya! SHALOM

Hi Kevin....Love your videos...Very informative. I've made your white bread and your fluffy dinner rolls and both came out as described so soon I, am going to make this challah bread. My husband and I love your youtube. Thanks again, Donna

First time watching I really in joyed your video can’t wait to try your bread recipe

Thanks for this, I love Challah but can't find it in bakeries near me. Love your videos, I could watch them all day, it seems like I'm right there with you. Take care.

I enjoy your videos!

Love your video and the way you explain every measurement perfect I will definitely give this recipe a try thank you so much and love the camera work

Another absolutely amazing post! Funny in the thumbnail the Challah looks as big as your head but actually it's about 3x as big + gorgeous, fresh and yummy to eat!! I need to try to make it. You make it look so easy! So funny you after you showed the remnants of the prior day's loaf you had to get on camera saying "Did I say I love Challah!" Love your posts - from Colorado!

I'm going to try it! Thanks

Magnifique brioche ❤

Thanks a lot, very simple to understand! Will try to do it too

Brilliant video!!! and i can't wait to try it as it looks beautiful yum!!! I'll be making the bread & braided challah and the french toast!! Thank you!!! so much, take care 🍞🍞🍞🍞👏👏😁

The challah looks delicious, so fluffy and soft inside, will try that this weekend.

What joy this has been! But, I am so hungry and no beautiful bread to pick up and taste. 😩😩😩. I just LOVE your videos, albeit, floral or food. Even kittens.

Hi Kevin, I made this challah bread this week. It came out great! I made my husband very happy. It was fun to make. I am looking forward to making it soon.........real soon.

Kevin, Really enjoyed your video....I am making it tomorrow! Thank you!

Hi, Thanks for the recipe. Most Challah recipes are similar, but what makes then bread tasty or not is the maker of the bread. Challah has an energy that is connected to the maker and as he does the blessings on the bread, he energizes it with lots of Love. Try doing Challah rolls they are awesome sandwiches too. Lazaro

I'm so grateful to find your video, your a delight. Thank you

I love your bread

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, recipe and video. The easy step by step breakdown makes me want to make this. Yeast is on its way and this will be the first thing I make, your beautiful challah!

Beautiful!!

Your mantra, over-under-over, simplified the process for me. No letters, numbers, or color coding needed.

So happy I found your channel..going to make

Love your video. Thanks for filming it!