Challah, Sy's
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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Ethnic Holidays
Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 packages active dry yeast -- (.25 oz)
3 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon poppy seeds -- optional
1. Place sugar, salt, and oil in either a mixing bowl for an
electric mixer with a dough hook or any large bowl. Add hot water,
and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Stir in yeast, and let stand
until mixture gets foamy. Add slightly beaten eggs.
2. If using an electric mixer, add 4 1/2 cups of flour to the yeast
mixture. Mix until flour is mixed in, and dough gets stringy. This
stringiness indicates that the gluten has developed. Continue to add
flour until dough is all on dough hook; 1 or 2 cups is usually
sufficient. Let hook continue to knead for several minutes. Dough
should be smooth and elastic. To knead by hand, stir 4 1/2 cups of
flour in to the yeast mixture. Turn soft dough onto lightly floured
surface, and work in 1 to 2 cups of flour. Knead until smooth and
elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Place dough into a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat
the surface. Cover bowl with a damp cloth. Let dough rise until
doubled in bulk. Punch down after first rising, and allow to rise a
second time. The first rising is about 1 hour, the second about 45
minutes. Two risings makes for a better bread, but if time is a
problem just do one.
4. Divide dough in half, and divide each half into three or four
equal parts. Make two braids, and place both breads on a greased
baking sheet. Cover, and allow to rise until doubled. Brush with
beaten egg. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, if desired.
5. Bake at 350F (175C) for 35 minutes until golden brown. Allow
loaves to cool on a wire rack.
Amount Per Serving Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 35mg
Description:
"Virtually fail-proof recipe designed for ease of preparation and
maximum flavor. NOT sweet, but may be sweetened by using 1/2 cup
sugar instead of 1/4 cup.""
Source:
"allrecipes.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 158 Calories; 4g Fat (20.8%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
35mg Cholesterol; 280mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.