Dissolve yeast in warm water with a big pinch of sugar.
Place the flour in a large bowl. Add the dissolved yeast and stir with a spoon. Add the remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and vegetable shortening. Beat about 1 minute and then mix by hand. When the dough begins to leave the side of the bowl, turn it onto a lightly floured surface to knead and Knead for about 15 minutes until soft, adding more water or flour as necessary.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough over so that the entire surface is lightly greased. Cover with a cloth. Let rise in a warm place for an hour or more , until the dough is doubled . Punch down. Divide into 2 balls.
Preheat Oven to 375°F.
Divide each ball into three pieces. Roll each piece into a (appox 12 ) strand and braid, then tuck in ends. ( he gives a six strand braiding method that is really confusing so I use the 3 strand method).
Place braid onto either cornmeal sprinkled or parchment paper lined ( I use parchment paper) sheet. Use 3rd egg ( beaten with a bit of water) and brush ( using a pastry brush) the Challah. If using sesame or poppy seeds, sprinkle over at this time. Cover with a plastic sheet ( spray with Pam first) and let rise 30 minutes.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	604.23 Kcal (2530 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.48g	21%
Cholesterol	66.78mg	22%
Sodium	807.25mg	34%
Potassium	239.09mg	5%
Total Carbs	100.72g	34%
Sugars	4.9g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.06g	20%
Protein	21.02g	42%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	36.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	278.94 Kcal (1168 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.22g	21%
Cholesterol	30.83mg	22%
Sodium	372.66mg	34%
Potassium	110.38mg	5%
Total Carbs	46.5g	34%
Sugars	2.26g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	20%
Protein	9.7g	42%
Iron	2.6mg	31%
Calcium	16.8mg	4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

12.4

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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