Classic Challah Buns
Challah bun recipe and tips: bake soft, golden buns perfect for burgers or brunch. Discover easy steps, storage tips, and cultural meaning.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
rise time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs
Course breakfast filling, burgers, French toast
Cuisine American, jewish
Servings 8 buns
Calories 320 kcal
- 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash
- Optional: sesame or poppy seeds for topping
Activate the Yeast (if using active dry):
Mix yeast with warm water and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Beat eggs, oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and whisk until blended.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Gradually stir in flour and salt. Once it becomes too thick to mix, switch to kneading.
Knead the Dough:
On a floured surface, knead for 8–10 minutes until dough is soft, elastic, and slightly tacky.
Don’t skip kneading—this is what builds the gluten needed for the buns to rise properly.
First Rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Keyword challah bread, challah bun, challah roll