Challah Recipe

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Challah
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Directions:

  1. Makes 3 loaves
  2. Disolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and proof.
  3. Combine sugar 2 cups water, oil and salt. Blend well.
  4. Add 4 eggs and blend well.
  5. Add 5 cups of flour and blend.
  6. Add remaining flour one cup at a time until dough pulls together.
  7. Knead adding flour if necessary until dough is elastic and pulls away from the bowl. This is best done in a heavy duty mixer, but can be done by hand.
  8. Dough is kneaded when a golf ball size piece can be stretched without tearing.
  9. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled.
  10. Punch down and knead by hand for another minute or two.
  11. Divide into thirds and shape into loaves.
  12. You may use bread pans or for a beautiful loaf, divide each of the three doughs into thirds and shape into ropes and braid.
  13. Let rise until doubled.
  14. Brush with egg wash (one beaten egg and a splash of water)
  15. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds
  16. Bake in 350 oven until thermometer inserted in center reads 205 and top is golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too fast.
  17. Note: For holidays such as Hanukkah, many add raisins. This is done during kneading.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3599.06 Kcal (15069 kJ)
Calories from fat 1388.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 154.27g 237%
Cholesterol 272.8mg 91%
Sodium 12912.51mg 538%
Potassium 1318.63mg 28%
Total Carbs 491.11g 164%
Sugars 39.52g 158%
Dietary Fiber 50.81g 203%
Protein 70.16g 140%
Iron 30.5mg 169%
Calcium 1381mg 138%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 400.06 Kcal (1675 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.15g 237%
Cholesterol 30.32mg 91%
Sodium 1435.31mg 538%
Potassium 146.57mg 28%
Total Carbs 54.59g 164%
Sugars 4.39g 158%
Dietary Fiber 5.65g 203%
Protein 7.8g 140%
Iron 3.4mg 169%
Calcium 153.5mg 138%

* 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

  • 84
    Points
  • 95
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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