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challah-recipe

Challah Recipe

A traditional Jewish bread, perfect for Shabbat and holidays.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
  2. 2. Mix oil into the yeast, then beat in eggs, one at a time, with salt. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
  3. 3. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a well-oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. 4. Punch down the dough, divide into 6 pieces, and roll into long ropes. Braid the ropes to form the challah.
  5. 5. Place braided loaf on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another hour.
  6. 6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush loaf with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
  7. 7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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