Jeanie Grossinger's Hotel Challah |
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 230 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I know there are alot of challah recipes on here but this is really great! I use bread flour but the recipe calls for all purpose. I also use the kitchenaid mixer to make the dough. This challah is not too sweet , if you like a sweeter challah then add 1 Tb honey and increase the sugar to 4 tsp. Ingredients:
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water (110 f) |
4 1/2 cups sifted flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
2 tablespoons oil |
1 egg yolk |
poppy seed (optional) |
Directions:
1. 1. Combine yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2. 2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center and drop the eggs, oil, remaining water and yeast mixture into the hole.
3. 3. Work into flour a little at a time ( you may not need the whole amount or you made need more.) Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, covered, and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. 4. Divide the dough int 3 pieces and roll into 3 ropes. Braid ropes and place into oiled pan. Cover and let rise again until doubled.
5. 5. Brush with egg yolks ( sprinkle poppy seeds). Bake in 375 F oven ( preheated) for 40 minutes or until nicely browned.
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