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Shiny golden challah bun on rustic wood

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
rise time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course breakfast filling, burgers, French toast
Cuisine American, jewish
Servings 8 buns
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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