Andrea's Challah Recipe

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Andrea's Challah
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Ingredients:

  • 4 1/2 cups warm water ( i microwave it for 2 min in a bowl until slightly warmer than body temperature - 105 degrees)
  • 3 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil
  • 1 egg, beaten with a little water to thin

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325.
  2. Mix the warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoons sugar together, set aside in a warm (not hot) place to proof (make sure the yeast is active) until frothy.
  3. In a very large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt, then make a well in the center.
  4. Into the well, add the oil, 4 beaten eggs and proofed yeast mixture.
  5. Mix with a wooden spoon, then knead until dough is stretchy.
  6. Let rise, covered, for 1 1/2-3 hours - at least until doubled.
  7. Punch down, then shape as you wish.
  8. Let shaped loaves rise again for another 30 min or so, brush with egg wash, then bake on a foil-lined, greased baking sheet for 30 min or until a deep golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3176.52 Kcal (13299 kJ)
Calories from fat 893.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.31g 153%
Cholesterol 204.6mg 68%
Sodium 2717.07mg 113%
Potassium 730.81mg 16%
Total Carbs 495.06g 165%
Sugars 75.46g 302%
Dietary Fiber 13.77g 55%
Protein 78.78g 158%
Iron 24mg 133%
Calcium 147.6mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.83 Kcal (1251 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.34g 153%
Cholesterol 19.25mg 68%
Sodium 255.6mg 113%
Potassium 68.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 46.57g 165%
Sugars 7.1g 302%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 55%
Protein 7.41g 158%
Iron 2.3mg 133%
Calcium 13.9mg 15%

* 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

  • 71
    Points
  • 85
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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