Challah Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 lbs bread flour
  • 3 1/2 oz crisco
  • 1 oz yeast
  • 1 oz salt
  • 4 oz honey
  • 1 quart water , tepid
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • sesame seeds (optional)
  • poppy seed (optional)

Directions:

  1. Weigh ingredients and add water.
  2. I mix it on a 20qt mixer for 15 minutes.
  3. Flip the dough and mix for another 5 minutes.
  4. Let rest covered until double (optional).
  5. Mix the egg and 2 tablespoons of water well to make egg wash.
  6. Pre heat oven to 325.
  7. Divide dough into 6(16oz) portions
  8. Form in traditional braid or loaves.
  9. Use egg wash to coat loaves.
  10. Proof until touched lightly leaves indent but do not let it double in size it will rise in oven.
  11. Recoat with egg wash right before placing in oven (top with seeds at this time).
  12. Bake approximately 20 minutes turning 180 degrees after 13 minutes.
  13. It will be a nice golden brown on top and a lighter brown on the bottom.
  14. This bread freezes well and is great to have on hand for company or gifts. Also makes the best french toast!
  15. Times do not include proofing times.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 374.98 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.12g 5%
Cholesterol 21.24mg 7%
Sodium 679.7mg 28%
Potassium 177.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 74.19g 25%
Sugars 9.45g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 7%
Protein 12.41g 25%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230 Kcal (963 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.91g 5%
Cholesterol 13.03mg 7%
Sodium 416.89mg 28%
Potassium 108.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 45.5g 25%
Sugars 5.8g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 7%
Protein 7.61g 25%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 2.3mg 21%
Calcium 33.5mg 5%

* 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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