Challah I (Braided Egg Bread) Recipe

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Challah I (Braided Egg Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3 tsp yeast
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp water

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer. Sprinkle yeast over water and mix,let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the next 6 ingredients to mixing bowl. Mix with dough hook for 6 minutes. Dough should be a little sticky.
  3. Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
  4. Punch down dough. Let rise again until double in bulk.
  5. Punch down again. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  6. Roll dough into three long strands. Braid the strands, tucking ends under. Cover with towel and let double in bulk.
  7. Brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 400 F for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown. The challah is done when it sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.08 Kcal (834 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.68g 13%
Cholesterol 20.46mg 7%
Sodium 683.11mg 28%
Potassium 72.29mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.49g 9%
Sugars 1.42g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 4.05g 8%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 78.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 343.35 Kcal (1438 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.97g 13%
Cholesterol 35.29mg 7%
Sodium 1178.18mg 28%
Potassium 124.67mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.68g 9%
Sugars 2.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 11%
Protein 6.98g 8%
Iron 3mg 10%
Calcium 134.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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