Always Successful Challah Recipe

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Always Successful Challah
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4-1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups water (warm , use your wrist to check it)
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 5 eggs

Directions:

  1. Mix together the water and the yeast with a handful of sugar let sit covered for about 10 minutes until yeast activates.Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour, the sugar and oil.Mix in 4 eggs.Mix in 1 1/2 cups flour very well.Add another 4-5 cups flour until a soft dough is formed.Knead well.Place dough into a large oiled bowl, cover with saran wrap and dish towel and keep out of draft.Let rise until double 1-2 hours. Divide dough into 3 equal balls.If making a 3 braided challah divide each ball into 3 parts roll out and braid.If making a 6 braided challh divide each ball into 6 parts roll out and braid.Let rise for about 1/2 hour uncovered.Beat egg and brush on challah.Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1639.71 Kcal (6865 kJ)
Calories from fat 589.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.5g 101%
Cholesterol 136.4mg 45%
Sodium 6223.13mg 259%
Potassium 665.27mg 14%
Total Carbs 231.02g 77%
Sugars 17.44g 70%
Dietary Fiber 24.12g 96%
Protein 33.85g 68%
Iron 14.5mg 81%
Calcium 664.4mg 66%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.05 Kcal (1323 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.63g 101%
Cholesterol 26.29mg 45%
Sodium 1199.48mg 259%
Potassium 128.23mg 14%
Total Carbs 44.53g 77%
Sugars 3.36g 70%
Dietary Fiber 4.65g 96%
Protein 6.52g 68%
Iron 2.8mg 81%
Calcium 128.1mg 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.5
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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