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    Challah

    Source of Recipe

    Grace - from the CL BB

    Recipe Introduction

    16 Servings Challah is a traditional Jewish yeast bread with a light, airy texture.

    List of Ingredients

    1 package dry yeast (about 2-1/4 teaspoons)
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    1/4 cup warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees)
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    1 large egg -- lightly beaten
    3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    Cooking spray
    2 teaspoons water
    1 large egg yolk -- lightly beaten

    Recipe

    1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; let stand 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, oil, and egg; stir with a whisk. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Place flour and salt in food processor; pulse 2 times or until blended. With processor on, slowly add yeast mixture through food chute; process 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
    Process an additional minute. Place dough in a large bowl lightly coated with cooking spray; turn to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)

    2. Punch dough down, reshape into a ball, and return to bowl; cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.

    3. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Let rest 15 minutes. Divide dough into 3 equal portions; shape each portion into a 15-inch rope. Place ropes lengthwise on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (do not stretch); pinch ends together at one end to seal. Braid ropes; pinch loose ends to seal. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled in size.

    4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    5. Combine 2 teaspoons water and egg yolk. Uncover dough; gently brush loaf with egg yolk mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf, about 16 servings (serving size: 1 [1-1/2-ounce] slice).

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
    CALORIES 128 (30% from fat); FAT 4.3g (sat 0.9g, mono 1.3g, poly 1.8g); PROTEIN 3.2g; CARB 18.6g; FIBER 0.8g; CHOL 27mg; IRON 1.3mg; SODIUM 225mg; CALC 7mg











 

 

 


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