Shabbat Challah
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Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Ethnic Holidays
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons active dry yeast
4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
12 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -- or vanilla sugar
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1. In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let stand for
about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil
and 4 eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour. When the
dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface
and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough underneath the bowl to
rise until double. Or, you can place the dough in the bowl, and cover
with a towel.
2. Punch down the dough, and divide into 6 or 8 even pieces
depending on what shape you want. Remember to take a small piece off
and make a blessing (Jewish law). Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid
into two loaves, or one really big 6 piece braid - but only if your
oven is large enough. Or, you can make the spiral shape challahs out
of each rope. Tuck the ends under, and place on a baking sheet to
rise until your finger leaves a small dent when you gently poke the bread.
3. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Whisk together the remaining
egg, water and vanilla sugar. Brush over the tops of the loaves.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread
is deep golden brown. Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed
in aluminum foil, and burn in the oven as an offering while the other
loaves are baking.
Amount Per Serving Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg
Description:
"This can make 6 regular sized loaves, or two large braided loaves.""
Source:
"allrecipes.com"
Start to Finish Time:
"1:30"
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 141 Calories; 5g Fat (29.7%
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
18mg Cholesterol; 220mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.