Challah with Za’atar and Whipped Honey Butter | James Beard Foundation

Challah with Za’atar and Whipped Honey Butter | James Beard Foundation

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A riff on the traditional challah recipe, this version is laced with the Middle Eastern spice blend za'atar and served with honey and sea salt–whipped butter.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon white sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons za’atar
  • 3/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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