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Challah II

SUBMITTED BY: Rivka PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This recipe is a sweeter version of the classic challah. It was given to me by a friend."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 - 3 pound loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir the oil, honey, eggs, salt and four cups of flour into the yeast mixture; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface divide into 4 pieces and braid. Place the loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. In a small bowl, combine the egg white and water; beat lightly. Brush the risen loaf with the egg wash.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by STENTORESS
This is hands-down the best bread I've ever made. Everyone goes crazy over it! The texture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by KUNGFUKAREN
This challah had wonderful flavor. I used a little less honey than indicated, and had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by KATEFINGER
The bread didn't rise the first time so I just kneaded it again and it worked. So good and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SFOODIE
i didn't really like the strong honey flavor too much, but my sister loved it. also, a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Nadia
The bread was pretty good although my mistake was letting it cook too long. The recipe said to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JOHNNIEWALKER
Perfect! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by BOSTON779
The best challah I have made yet! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MEGNERD
I made this for Thanksgiving...it was perfect! Made a very large loaf! The dough is a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JODICAH
This bread turned out wonderful. It was fun to make too! We ate the whole loaf in two days. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by MACKALLEN
This challah turns out kind of dry, IMHO. Its texture is in between the Number 1 Hawaiian Egg... MORE

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