Challah
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- Number of Servings: 32
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt5 eggs6 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon cold water1 tablespoon Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt, 4 eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled , about 1 hour.
Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Number of Servings: 32
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLCTALBOT.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled , about 1 hour.
Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Number of Servings: 32
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLCTALBOT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 139.3
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 33.3 mg
- Sodium: 228.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
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