Bubbie L's Challah Recipe

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Bubbie L's Challah
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 tsp salt
  • 13 -15 cups flour (about 5 lbs)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp water , and
  • 1 tsp oil

Directions:

  1. Mix together yeast and 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together, the boiling water, oil, sugar, vanilla and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Once cooled down, add the eggs and the dissolved yeast. Mix well.
  4. Add the flour, a little at a time, mixing throughout. Knead it well until smooth, adding a little extra water or flour as needed. Then add the extra tbl oil to the bowl, knead more, and it will be very smooth.
  5. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
  6. If you take challah with a bracha, do so now.
  7. Cut into 6 pieces, shape into challah loaves, and place in pans that are greased or covered with parchment paper. Let rise another 30 minutes. Brush each challah with the egg/water/oil mixture.
  8. Bake at 300 F for 20 minutes, then increase temperature to 350F and bake for another 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3015.39 Kcal (12625 kJ)
Calories from fat 1245.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 138.36g 213%
Cholesterol 204.6mg 68%
Sodium 10530.61mg 439%
Potassium 1079.85mg 23%
Total Carbs 390.72g 130%
Sugars 29.89g 120%
Dietary Fiber 40.67g 163%
Protein 55.9g 112%
Iron 24.3mg 135%
Calcium 1122.9mg 112%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.61 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.71g 213%
Cholesterol 21.75mg 68%
Sodium 1119.67mg 439%
Potassium 114.82mg 23%
Total Carbs 41.54g 130%
Sugars 3.18g 120%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 163%
Protein 5.94g 112%
Iron 2.6mg 135%
Calcium 119.4mg 112%

* 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

  • 71
    Points
  • 80
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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