Raisin Challah

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AmountIngredient
Waterroom temperature
Fresh Yeast
All-purpose Flour
Whole Eggs
Honey
Granulated Sugar
Salt
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Unsalted Buttersoftened
Raisins
Scaled ingredient total2,045 g

Prep Method 10

  1. 1.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix all of the ingredients-except the raisins-on low speed for 2 minutes to hydrate.
  2. 2.Switch to a hook attachment and mix on medium speed until gluten is developed (5-7 minutes).
  3. 3.Add the raisins and mix as briefly as possible until evenly distributed (30-45 seconds).
  4. 4.Place the dough in an oiled bowl and bulk proof for 60 minutes.
  5. 5.Turn/fold/flip over and continue to bulk proof for another 60 minutes.
  6. 6.Divide into 675 gram pieces. Shape into balls, then divide each ball into 168 gram pieces.
  7. 7.Pre-shape the pieces into ropes of equal length, about 8 to 10-inches.
  8. 8.Shape the loaves by braiding the 4 ropes together.
  9. 9.Brush lightly with egg wash, proof, and egg wash a second time.
  10. 10.Bake at 350°F (177°C) until the internal temperature reaches 185°F (85°C).

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Fresh YeastThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
All-purpose Flour$1.0494
Purchase item nameGreat Value All-Purpose Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, 5 lb Bag
Purchase cost$2.38
Purchase unit5 pound
Date added2025-11-26
Item ID #10403017
Vendorwalmart
Whole EggsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
HoneyThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Granulated Sugar$0.0435
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Salt$0.0273
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Extra-virgin Olive OilThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Unsalted Butter$0.2361
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
RaisinsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Total Yield2,045 g
Total Cost$1.3563
Cost Per G:$0.0007
Cost Per Serving$0.4521

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  • Extra-virgin Olive Oil: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Raisins: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition label

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Serving size3 servings per scaled recipe · 682 g each
Ingredient nutritional data8 of 10 connected
✓All-purpose FlourFlour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleached1000 g›!WaterAdd nutritional data400 g›✓RaisinsRaisins, dark, seedless300 g›✓Whole EggsEgg, whole, raw, fresh100 g›✓HoneyHoney70 g›!Fresh YeastAdd nutritional data40 g›✓Extra-virgin Olive OilOil, olive, extra virgin40 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted35 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated30 g›✓SaltSalt, table30 g›

Nutrition Facts

3 servings per scaled recipe

Serving size1 serving (682 g)

Amount per serving

Calories1360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g
24%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Cholesterol 150mg
50%
Sodium 3950mg
172%
Total Carbohydrate 278g
101%
Dietary Fiber 14g
49%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 44g

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

Draft calculation · 78% mapped. Scaled batch: 4091 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: three 675 g loaves