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Challah Bread Recipe

This is a traditional Jewish bread, typically braided and enjoyed on special occasions.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 0.25 cup Honey
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add honey, eggs, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope and braid them together.
  6. 6. Place the braided dough on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  7. 7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. 8. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Challah
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