December 3, 2021

Raspberry White Chocolate Challah

Raspberry White Chocolate Challah is one of our favorite breads. We love this bread for several reasons. First of all, challah is my very favorite bread to make. And, I like making different flavored challahs for all the Jewish holidays. Secondly, I make the dough in my bread machine. That makes this bread very easy to make. And, lastly, we all love the taste of this slightly sweet bread.

The Equipment I Used

A Bread Machine- I use a Zojirushi bread machine. I’ve had it for over twenty years, and absolutely love it.
A Food Scale- For perfect baking results, use a food scale to measure your flour.
A Food Processor- You’ll need this to crush up the freeze dried raspberries.

The Ingredients Needed for Raspberry White Chocolate Challah

Freeze Dried Raspberries- This is a very handy ingredient. You can find freeze dried fruits with the dried fruits at your market.
Flour- Be sure to use all purpose flour. I like King Arthur brand.
Yeast- Use active dry yeast. Do not use quick acting yeast.
Sugar- Use granulated sugar.
White Chocolate Chips- I like the Ghiradelli brand.

How I Made my Bread

First, I carefully measured all my ingredients. I made sure to weigh my flour.
Next, I put all my ingredients in the bread machine. My bread machine has me put the water and egg in first. Then I put in the dry ingredients, and finally the yeast.
Then, I put my machine on the dough cycle. My dough cycle takes almost two hours.
Next, I took the dough out and kneaded in the white chocolate chips. Then, I divided the dough into three sections and braided it, just like I’d braid hair. Be sure to pinch the ends together.
Then, I brushed the challah with the egg wash and baked it until it was golden brown.

If you like warm just baked bread, you need to try this fluffy and delicious Raspberry White Chocolate Challah.

Raspberry White Chocolate Challah

Bread machine raspberry challah dough with white chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

kneading time 2 10

Total Time 2 50

Course Bread

Cuisine Jewish

Servings slices

Equipment

Bread Machine
Food processor

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 egg
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1¼ tsp. salt
7 tbsp. freeze dried raspberries, finely ground into a powder in food processor
3 cups flour (360g)
2 tsp. active dry yeast
1 cup white chocolate chips

For the Egg Wash:

1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. water

Instructions

Add the following ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer: the water, the egg, the sugar, salt, flour, yeast, and three tablespoons of the freeze dried raspberries ( ground to a powder).
Set your bread machine for the dough cycle, and let the machine run the full cycle.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
When the dough is ready, knead in the chips and the rest of the raspberry powder. Divide the dough into three sections and braid it and place it on a parchment covered baking sheet. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise 20 minutes.
Brush it all over with the egg wash and bake it for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.