Ingredients
- 1 batch plain challah of your choosing
- 14-oz can cranberry sauce (you can use whole berry, jelly or even homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten
- sunflower seeds (optional)
- oats (optional)
- thick sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare challah dough according to directions. Allow to rise approximately 3 hours.
- Divide dough in half. Then divide into three even pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, then flatten rope.
- Spread generous portion of cranberry sauce in the middle of each flattened piece of dough (around 1/3 cup). Pinch dough over cranberry sauce and roll gently to even out.
- Braid dough. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Allow to rise another 30-40 minutes.
- Brush with beaten egg. Top with sunflower seeds, oats and thick sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Ashkenazi