Challah

Name: Challah
Yield: Yield: 1 large loaf (12 to 16 slices).
Ingredients: 2 to 3 Tbsp sugar or honey; 3 cups flour (approximately) (part whole wheat can be used); 1 tsp salt; 2 to 3 Tbsp sugar or honey; ½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F); 1 tsp sugar; 3 cups flour (approximately) (part whole wheat can be used); 1 pkg active dry yeast (1 Tbsp); poppy or sesame seeds, or Streusel Topping (optional); poppy or sesame seeds, or Streusel Topping (optional); poppy or sesame seeds, or Streusel Topping (optional); ¼ cup lukewarm water; 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water; 2 eggs (or 1 egg plus 2 egg whites); 2 eggs (or 1 egg plus 2 egg whites); ⅓ cup oil; 2 eggs (or 1 egg plus 2 egg whites)

Preparation info

Yield:
1
large loaf ( 12 to 16 slices ).

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Food Processor Bible

By Norene Gilletz

Published 2011

About

A delectable braided egg bread that is served on the Sabbath, Jewish holidays and special ceremonial occasions.

Ingredients

1 tsp sugar
½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1

Vegetarian
Bread

Method

In a measuring cup, dissolve 1 tsp sugar in ½ cup warm water. Sprinkle yeast over and let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir to dissolve.

Steel Blade or Dough Blade: (Use dough cycle if your machine has one.) Place flour, sugar or honey and salt in processor. Pour dissolved yeast mixture over and process 12 to 15 seconds. While machine is running, add oil and eggs throu