Braiding Tricks for PERFECTLY EVEN, STUNNING Challos?

Dini Fried

Wed, Dec 07 2022, 1:42 pm

Hi, reaching out in hope someone can share some of their trade secrets to stunning, even 6 strand challos.

Every time I bake challah, I spend an hour braiding and they look like lopsided and sad...

Oak

Thu, Dec 08 2022, 7:34 am

You can weigh each part to make sure they're equal.

After rolling, lay then for 20 seconds and roll again, so they're more elastic.

After braiding, tuck each end when putting in oval pan. Leave to rise in the pan, it should even out.

Good luck!

rache81

Thu, Dec 08 2022, 8:22 am

If they're too perfect they'll look store bought Wink

Mermaidinexile

Thu, Dec 08 2022, 8:31 am

I'm anonymous so I can say that mine look perfect. Separate the dough for the challah into six pieces and roll them into 6 identical balls before making them into strands. Then they will be perfectly equal and your challah will be even and balanced. Then braid

Roseflower

Thu, Dec 08 2022, 9:40 am

Instead of rolling out each strand to be perfectly even, leave the middle to be more plump. This will make the challah have a nice shape instead of being flat and long.