Challah – (Holiday Twist Bread

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A soft, golden braided bread with a shiny crust and tender crumb, perfect for Shabbat or Sunday brunch.
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This traditional braided bread offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, with a tender, pillowy interior and a crisp, golden exterior. Enriched with eggs and oil, the dough yields a luxurious texture that holds up well to slicing and toasting. The distinctive braided shape makes it an impressive centerpiece for holiday tables, Shabbat dinners, or special weekend brunches. While it requires some patience for rising, the hands-on time is minimal, resulting in a rewarding homemade treat that smells incredible while baking. Serve it warm with butter, jam, or as the base for gourmet French toast.

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Challah – (Holiday Twist Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 18 Calories: 17.7

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This traditional braided bread offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, with a tender, pillowy interior and a crisp, golden exterior. Enriched with eggs and oil, the dough yields a luxurious texture that holds up well to slicing and toasting. The distinctive braided shape makes it an impressive centerpiece for holiday tables, Shabbat dinners, or special weekend brunches. While it requires some patience for rising, the hands-on time is minimal, resulting in a rewarding homemade treat that smells incredible while baking. Serve it warm with butter, jam, or as the base for gourmet French toast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup of warm water (110-115&# 194;°F).
  2. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  5. Add the egg, vegetable oil, yeast mixture, and remaining 1-1/4 cups of water to the well.
  6. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  7. Knead the dough on a floured surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel.
  9. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  10. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts.
  11. Roll each part into a strip approximately 15 inches long.
  12. Braid the three strips together tightly.
  13. Place the braided loaf on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  14. Brush the loaf with beaten egg.
  15. Sprinkle generously with poppy seeds.
  16. Cover loosely and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  17. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 17.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 29.4mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: challah, braided, bread, shabbat, jewish, eggs, yeast, poppy seeds, homemade, holiday, brunch, soft, golden, braiding, rising, oven, flour, sweet
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