Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2003

I slightly modified this recipe. I used Spelt Flour, Soy Milk and Brown Sugar. I also had to adjust the amount of flour because the dough was very soft. So I ended up using 3 3/4 Cups of flour. It turned out so well. Definitely the best bread I've ever made.

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THORBURST

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2003

This was really good. I used butter instead of margarine and set my machine at the dough setting. I then braided it and brushed it with a mixture of egg yolk and a little water then sprinkled with sesame seeds. I let it rise for one hour on a greased baking sheet, and then baked for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. It looked just as good as something from the bakery. I think next time I may add a little more milk or an extra egg because I found it just slightly dry. If you like this bread then you should try the Portuguese Sweet Bread (also on this site). It's similar to challah bread but we liked it even better.

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JENNIFER72_00

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Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2003

I have to echo the majority of the other reviews and say that this recipie was OUTSTANDING!! I don't know what those who gave this recipie a poor rating were thinking?? They must have done something wrong! I did add one extra egg, and only used the dough cycle on my 2-lb. bread machine. I braided, let rise again, and brushed with an egg wash; baked 15 minutes at 375 and VOILA! The loaf was big, with a beautiful, dark crust and wonderful, rich, and soft on the inside! My 7-year old son helped, and when he tasted the warm bread, he said "MOM, THIS BREAD ROCKS!!! WE HAVE TO COMMIT THIS RECIPIE TO MEMORY!!!" This will definitely be a family favorite!! Thanks!!

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BONLANE

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2003

WONDERFUL!!! Excellent flavour and perfect texture, this one will be made often at home. Thanks a lot for sharing such a great, yet easy, recipe

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IVANDIEPART

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Reviewed: May 24, 2003

I adjusted the recipe to make a 2 pound loaf. Didn't know how it would work, but thought it was worth a try. The bread rose to the top of my machine - it was just beautiful. Crust was wonderful, texture was great. Nice big, light loaf. Will make this again. I think I'll just do the dough next time and try braiding it like a real challah - I may impress myself!

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Kittypal

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2003

Using the lightest seting for my bread machine, the crust came out very thick and too dark. However, the bread was delicious (it rose and was not crumbly at all) and I will make this again. Thanks for the recipe.

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ATZ

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2003

The first time I made this bread following exactly the recipe, but when I looked at the dough in the machine it was VERY crumbly, so I had to put more milk. Since the bread was delicious, I tried it an other time (to give to my in-laws) and I tried it with an extra egg (3 instead of 2). The dough was perfect and everybody liked it very much!

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CASSO_77

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2003

It tasted good but for some reason the bread came out very dense.

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GENJIRO

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2003

I've loved Challah ever since I worked for a Jewish family a few years ago and was introduced to this wonderful bread. I now live in a rural Nova Scotia town, and Challah bread isn't something one would usually come accross. Anyway, now I can make this in my bread machine, and I am delighted with the results!! I too did as another reviewer and set my machine to the dough cycle, so I could take the dough out, braid it, and bake it in a conventional oven. Once braided, brush the bread with a beaten egg,and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. This is beautiful, great tasting Challah. Thanks Suzy for a wonderful recipe.

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Mollycurls77

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2003

Excellent flavor!

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ADEWING

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2003

Awesome Flavour!

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Living In: Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2003

Wow! This turned out wonderfully the first time i tried it in the bread machine. Definately going into the "do this again" file.

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VRTLJULIE

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2003

This was a very disappointing bread recipe. I followed the recipe without making any adjustments, and the loaf I ended up with was dense, dry, and not very tasty at all.

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BERMYROSE

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Living In: Manhattan, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2002

To solve the crustiness of that this bread produces, we restrain ourselves and put the loaf into a ziploc bag and put it in the refridgerator overnight. Who needs to buy those store bought breads now? :D

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FEEDMENOW

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2002

I've tried a to make a number of challah recipes in my bread machine, and this is the first one that's turned out really well. The texture and taste are terrific. I prefer to use the bread machine to make the dough, and then braid the bread, let it rise for another hour or so, and bake it in a conventional oven for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. This recipe is also great with raisins added in.

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ROGAMIL

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2002

Beautiful, delicious challah for hannukah, even though we're not Jewish. :) I put raisins in it.

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SISSI808

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2002

The bread turned out great! and with little effort! I served this with dinner and my guests ate the whole loaf!

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TYLER3

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2002

This bread is delicious. It is crumbly after the first day, so enjoy it all at dinner.

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LYNN740

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2002

Excellant challah bread. Loaf just came out of machine and already half gone. I added 3/4 cup golden raisins and baked on sweet setting and light crust...came out perfect.

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