Water Challah Recipe

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Water Challah
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Ingredients:

  • 10 cups bread flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cups luke warm water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • 4 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
  • 2 tbsp anise seeds (optional)

Directions:

  1. Proof yeast by taking 3 cups of luke warm (should feel pleasantly warm on wrist and be about 105-110F; if too hot it will kill the yeast) in a 4 or more cup measuring cup and add 4 Tbs. of instant yeast and 2 Tbs. of sugar. Mix a little. When it reaches the top of the 4 cup mark it is done.
  2. Meanwhile mix bread flour and salt. [For Rosh Hashannah I add the anise seeds.] Add oil and proofed yeast and water. Knead until smooth, adding flour if dough is too sticky or warm water if too stiff.
  3. Oil a large mixing bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with a damp towel and allow to rise until doubled (time depends upon warmth of house but with this much yeast maybe as little as 30 minutes to 1 hour).
  4. When doubled punch down, knead gently folding over. [Now is a good time to separate the challah for the bracha.] Divide into halves, quarters, or eighths depending on size of loaf or smaller for rolls. Shape in braids, discs, rounds, etc. as preferred. Place on greased cookie sheets or whatever shape pan preferred. Cover loosely with towel and allow to rise another hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush each loaf with beaten egg if desired. [If using discs for Rosh Hashannah: use a sharp blade to cut a tic-tac-toe grid on each disc.] Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
  6. Bake 30 minutes or until golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove and cool on racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1090.17 Kcal (4564 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.67g 44%
Sodium 1525.58mg 64%
Potassium 583.24mg 12%
Total Carbs 175.89g 59%
Sugars 3.03g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7.64g 31%
Protein 32.82g 66%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 11.9mg 66%
Calcium 200.3mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 391.76 Kcal (1640 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3g 44%
Sodium 548.23mg 64%
Potassium 209.59mg 12%
Total Carbs 63.21g 59%
Sugars 1.09g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 31%
Protein 11.79g 66%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 4.3mg 66%
Calcium 72mg 20%

* 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

  • 23.4
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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