Shabbat Challah Recipe
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Shabbat Challah

By: NUNU123182  
"My Shabbat Challah is something out of this world. I made it up on my own, because the ones I tasted, I just didn't like. Try it you will love it!! This can make 6 regular sized loaves, or two large braided loaves."

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 Challahs
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 12 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar, or vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil and 4 eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour. When the dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough underneath the bowl to rise until double. Or, you can place the dough in the bowl, and cover with a towel.
  2. Punch down the dough, and divide into 6 or 8 even pieces depending on what shape you want. Remember to take a small piece off and make a blessing (Jewish law). Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid into two loaves, or one really big 6 piece braid - but only if your oven is large enough. Or, you can make the spiral shape challahs out of each rope. Tuck the ends under, and place on a baking sheet to rise until your finger leaves a small dent when you gently poke the bread.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk together the remaining egg, water and vanilla sugar. Brush over the tops of the loaves. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread is deep golden brown. Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed in aluminum foil, and burn in the oven as an offering while the other loaves are baking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Gitana 
This is an EXCELLENT recipe. I did make a few changes though so I'll list those before I tell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by KIMSYLVI 
This is a fabulous recipe. I tried the other Challah I recipe first because it had more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2005 by HIX2PETEY 
This is a delicious bread! I can't say how it compares to other Challah breads, as I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by solar_biscuit 
To be honest, I have no idea what it should taste like . However, My wife and I spent the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by tangerine jellybean 
this was quite good. i've been searching for a delicious challah recipe that doesn't take too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by Sari 
Wonderful! This was so fast and easy, and I've never made any bread before-if I can do it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2005 by friendsfreak8518 
This bread was really good. I was a little worried when it first came out of the oven because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2005 by NUNU123182 
I just want all you guys to know that who ever tastes this challah, just goes NUTS So pass... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Lovetoeat 
Cons: When I scaled the recipe by half, something must have happened because the dough was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by Annie 
What a beautiful Shabbat Challah. It was very easy to make, and so delicious! Thank you for... MORE

 
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