The Six Braid Challah

I have had some requests to do a six-braid tutorial. Making a six braid challah is very easy and the result is pretty and will impress your guests!

Start by dividing the dough in half, one for each loaf. Then divide each dough half into six balls (the more equal the better, though I frequently end up with some larger than others).

Next, roll each dough ball into snakes the length of my cutting board. Attach the ends and spread out the snakes.

Next, start braiding.

Step #1: This step is only done the first round of braiding. Take strand #6 and move it to become strand #1.

Step #2: Take strand #2 and move it over to become strand #6

Step #3: Take strand #1 and move it over to become strand #3.

Step #5: Take strand #5 and move it over to become strand #1.

Step #6: Take strand #6 and move it over to become strand #4.

Repeat steps #'s 2 through 6 until you run out of room. When you are done, make sure to pinch both ends tightly and tuck them under the loaf to make sure the challah stays braided while it bakes.