Heavenly Challah Bread Recipe

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Heavenly Challah Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup wam water (110f-115f)
  • 1 (1/4oz) package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110f-115f)
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cup bread flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp poppy or seasme seeds if desired

Directions:

  1. Combine all yeast ingredients in small bowl; let stand 10 mins or until foamy.
  2. Meanwhile, combine 1 c water, oil and 1/4 c sugar in lrg bowl. Add 3 eggs, egg yolk and salt; beat at med speed until combined.
  3. Add yeast mixture and 1 cup of the flour; beat at low speed until smooth. Slowly beat in enough of the remaining flour to make soft dough. (Resist the urge to add too much flour; dough should be sticky and won't pull away from sides of bowl cleanly.)
  4. Knead dough 5 mins with mixer or gently by hand on light floured surgace 10 mins or until dough is soft and smooth. Gently form in lrg ball; lightly dust outside with flour. Spray large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl; cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with towel; place in warm place. Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
  5. Heat over to 350F; line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently punch down dough; turn out onto lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; divide each half into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into rope 18 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  6. Place 3 ropes next to each other. Starting in the middle, braid on half; secure ends. Braid the other half; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, keeping space between braids on baking sheet. Cover with towl; let rise 25-30 mins or until almost double in size.
  7. Combine 1 egg and 1 tbs water. Brush over braid; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 30 mins or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
  8. Makes 2 (24slice) loaves
  9. TIPS: You can make a sweeter challah by increasing the sugar in the dough to 1/2 cup.
  10. You make it richer by replacing the warm water with warm milk and replacing the oil with butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1955.68 Kcal (8188 kJ)
Calories from fat 511.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.82g 87%
Cholesterol 409.2mg 136%
Sodium 1337.11mg 56%
Potassium 684.6mg 15%
Total Carbs 298.04g 99%
Sugars 15.09g 60%
Dietary Fiber 11.92g 48%
Protein 65.68g 131%
Iron 17.8mg 99%
Calcium 175.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.08 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.4g 87%
Cholesterol 60.49mg 136%
Sodium 197.65mg 56%
Potassium 101.2mg 15%
Total Carbs 44.06g 99%
Sugars 2.23g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 48%
Protein 9.71g 131%
Iron 2.6mg 99%
Calcium 25.9mg 18%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 43
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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