Sesame Seed Challah (Egyptian Holiday Bread) Recipe

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Sesame Seed Challah (Egyptian Holiday Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups flour, plus more
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast with water and pinch of sugar and set aside.
  2. Combine flour, remaining sugar, salt and 2 eggs in large mixing bowl.
  3. Add yeast mixture and mix well.
  4. Dough will be moist and sticky.
  5. Knead until dough is smooth, about 10 minutes, adding flour or water as needed.
  6. Dough should still be moist.
  7. Return to bowl, sprinkle dough with flour, cover with towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  8. Divide dough in half, place each half on lightly floured board and lightly knead into round loaves.
  9. Place on greased baking sheet, leaving space between loaves, as they will rise and expand when baking.
  10. Beat remaining egg.
  11. Brush loaves with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  12. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and completely baked inside, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 442.72 Kcal (1854 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 24%
Cholesterol 49.1mg 16%
Sodium 1414.98mg 59%
Potassium 206.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 64.51g 22%
Sugars 1.57g 6%
Dietary Fiber 8.59g 34%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 223mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 324.01 Kcal (1357 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.62g 24%
Cholesterol 35.94mg 16%
Sodium 1035.59mg 59%
Potassium 151.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 47.21g 22%
Sugars 1.15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6.29g 34%
Protein 8.93g 24%
Iron 3.4mg 26%
Calcium 163.2mg 22%

* 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

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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