Rich Challah (Braided Egg Bread) Recipe

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Rich Challah (Braided Egg Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup milk , for more richness
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In bread machine add to bread pan in order suggested by manufacturer, select dough setting, press start.
  2. After beep, remove risen dough and follow directions on how to shape and bake below.
  3. In Kitchen-aid stand mixer or like devise mix dry ingredients in bowl and turn on low speed to incorporate.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, allow to mix in before adding next one, then add oil.
  5. Turn mixer up to next speed (2 on Kitchen-aid), add milk in a slow stream, knead until soft, smooth, and warm, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Grease a bowl and place dough in bowl turning to coat.
  7. Allow to rest and rise until double in size.
  8. ***Shaping and baking***.
  9. Punch down and turn out risen dough onto a lightly oiled surface, let rest 5 minutes, punching dough down gets it all excited, it needs to sit and relax.
  10. Shape dough into a log and cut off 1/3; set aside.
  11. Cut remaining dough into 3 pieces and roll into 18 inch ropes, start braid from middle and braid to one end, pinch together and tuck under, repeat with other side.
  12. Cut set aside dough into 3 pieces and roll out to 13-15 inches long, repeat braiding method and place smaller braid on top of larger braid.
  13. Grease a large 1/2 sheet baking sheet and place finished braid sideways from corner to corner.
  14. Allow to rise until almost double, mix glaze ingredients and brush loaf gently.
  15. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes, cover loosely with foil 15-20 minutes into baking to avoid over browning.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1007.56 Kcal (4218 kJ)
Calories from fat 392.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.66g 67%
Cholesterol 163.68mg 55%
Sodium 3548.99mg 148%
Potassium 358mg 8%
Total Carbs 133.16g 44%
Sugars 7.89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 13.98g 56%
Protein 22.09g 44%
Iron 8.9mg 49%
Calcium 398mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.55 Kcal (1447 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.97g 67%
Cholesterol 56.14mg 55%
Sodium 1217.16mg 148%
Potassium 122.78mg 8%
Total Carbs 45.67g 44%
Sugars 2.71g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 56%
Protein 7.58g 44%
Iron 3mg 49%
Calcium 136.5mg 40%

* 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

  • 23
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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