Chef Larry's Sweet Challah Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 (1/4 oz) package fast rising yeast , dissolved in
3/4 cup water, 115 degrees
2 large eggs, beaten
1 large egg , reserved , to baste with
sesame seeds or poppy seed
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter flavoring

Directions:

Dissolve the yeast in the hot water and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
Add the flour, remaining sugar and salt to a food processor and mix for 10 seconds.
Continue processing, adding the yeast mixture, 2 beaten eggs, margarine, honey and flavorings.
Knead for 30 more seconds.
Place dough into a greased bowl and cover.
Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
Punch down, cover and let rise one more hour.
Punch down and divide into thirds.
Braid the challah and place on a greased sheet and let rise one more hour.
Paint the challah with the reserved beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds (optional).
Place the challah into a preheated 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
Let cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	798.2 Kcal (3342 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.14g	28%
Cholesterol	139.5mg	47%
Sodium	326.45mg	14%
Potassium	204.37mg	4%
Total Carbs	135.37g	45%
Sugars	31.08g	124%
Dietary Fiber	3.58g	14%
Protein	23.61g	47%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	47.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	284.27 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.46g	28%
Cholesterol	49.68mg	47%
Sodium	116.26mg	14%
Potassium	72.79mg	4%
Total Carbs	48.21g	45%
Sugars	11.07g	124%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	14%
Protein	8.41g	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.3mg	36%
Calcium	17mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

16.8

Points
21

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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