Challah Recipe
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Challah

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen  
"Eggs lend to the richness of this traditional braided bread. The attractive golden color and delicious flavor make it hard to resist."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt, 4 eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled , about 1 hour.
  3. Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Jenn L. 
This recipe was fairly quick and easier to follow than other Challah recipes I have found. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by What a Dish! 
This is very good bread and was simple to make. I enjoyed the process. The dough was smooth... MORE

 
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