Fantastic Challah Recipe

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Fantastic Challah
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
289
Calories
Total time
180
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 packages yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups warm water , dividied
  • 3/4 cup sugar , plus
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1 tbsp salt

Directions:

  1. This recipe works best in a big mixer, but can be done by hand.
  2. I've never tried it in a bread machine.
  3. In a separate bowl, proof yeast by mixing with with 3/4 cup of warm water (follow temperature guide on package) and 1T sugar.
  4. It should double in size.
  5. While yeast is proofing, put dry ingredients into mixing bowl.
  6. Wait for the yeast to be ready to add eggs, oil, 1 C warm water, and the yeast mixture.
  7. Mix on lowest setting for about a minute then increase slightly to reccommended setting for bread.
  8. Mix for 10- 15 minutes adding flour if needed.
  9. Dough should be sticky, but pull away from sides of bowl.
  10. Leave dough in the same bowl to rise, and cover with a damp cloth.
  11. Keep it someplace warm, I like to run the dishwasher at the same time and put the bowl on top.
  12. Let it rise for 1 1/2- 2 hours, until double in size.
  13. When dough is doubled, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead by hand a little.
  14. Oil 2 large loaf pans well, this bread tends to stick.
  15. Divide the dough in half.
  16. You can braid it like traditional challah, or just form into a loaf shape and put it into the pan.
  17. To braid it divide each half into three pieces and roll each into a rope.
  18. Pinch the ends of three ropes together and alternate crossing the sides over the middle.
  19. Pinch the ends together and place in loaf pan.
  20. Brush the top with a beaten egg.
  21. You can also top with sesame or poppy seeds.
  22. Bake for 1/2- 3/4 hour at 350 degrees.
  23. Bread should be medium brown and should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  24. Let cool on a cake rack.
  25. This challah freezes very well if wrapped tightly.
  26. It tastes great warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.51 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.24g 14%
Cholesterol 45.11mg 15%
Sodium 454.91mg 19%
Potassium 68.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.75g 15%
Sugars 6g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 7.74g 15%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 17.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.29 Kcal (1165 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.91g 14%
Cholesterol 43.51mg 15%
Sodium 438.8mg 19%
Potassium 65.9mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.2g 15%
Sugars 5.79g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 7.47g 15%
Iron 2.2mg 13%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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