Challah I (Braided Egg Bread)

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3 teaspoons yeast
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten with

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer. Sprinkle yeast over water and mix,let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the next 6 ingredients to mixing bowl. Mix with dough hook for 6 minutes. Dough should be a little sticky.
  3. Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
  4. Punch down dough. Let rise again until double in bulk.
  5. Punch down again. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  6. Roll dough into three long strands. Braid the strands, tucking ends under. Cover with towel and let double in bulk.
  7. Brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 400 F for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown. The challah is done when it sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

809 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.1g 48% DV
Total Fat 54.5g 70% DV
Carbs 59.8g 22% DV
Fiber 7g 25% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10648.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 952.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 641.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 136.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 428mg 33% DV
Iron 9.1mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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