3 h 35 min2362.3 kcal2 portions

Famous Challah

Name: Famous Challah
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 1/2 CUP all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 CUP all-purpose flour; 2 TEASPOON dry yeast; 1 PIECE egg; 1/2 TEASPOON salt; 1 TABLESPOON sugar; 1/2 CUP warm water; 2 PIECE egg; 1 TABLESPOON poppy seeds; NONE sesame seeds

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Since I've been making these Challah's my family refuses those bought in the Bakery & whenever we're invited for a holiday meal somewhere else, the only request is...please bring your Challahs! This, with only minor adaptations comes from The Spice & Spirit of Kosher-Jewish Cooking. Please read all the directions first--yes, they do take a long time to prepare, but only 30-40 minutes or less of that is active time & they are truly worth it!

Ingredients

3 1/2 CUP all-purpose flour3 1/2 CUP all-purpose flour2 TEASPOON dry yeast1 PIECE egg1/2 TEASPOON salt1 TABLESPOON sugar1/2 CUP warm water2 PIECE egg1 TABLESPOON poppy seedsNONE sesame seeds

Procedure

First measure out all your ingredients.
Now from the 1/2 of sugar take 1 of the sugar & combine it with the yeast& warm water (you know you have the right temperature of warm water when it's the same temperature as the inside of your wrist).
I let my mixer bowl which is metal (kitchen aid) sit in a hot water bath while the yeast dissolves, 10 minutes.
After the yeast has dissolved (it's nice & foamy) add to it the rest of the sugar, salt & 3 1/2 flour.
Mix well (I use the bread hook).
Add egg (already beaten) & oil.
Slowly start mixing in most of the remaining 3 1/2 of flour.
The dough will become quite thick.
When the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, turn it onto a floured surface& knead for approximately 10 minute.
Add only enough additional flour to make dough manageable.

Nutritional values

Calories

2362.3 kcal

Proteins

54.3 g

Carbohydrates

387.1 g

Fats

64.1 g

Saturated fats

9.4 g

Fiber

13.7 g

Sugar

51.3 g

Cholesterol

186 mg

Sodium

3579.2 mg

Portions