Challah
Upload Your Photo- 0Comment
Print
Yield: Makes 1 small and 2 large braided loaves.
My version is really a rich egg bread. A real challah is made with water instead of milk, and oil instead of butter.Ingredients:
2 packages dry yeast1/2 cup warm water
1-1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 eggs
1/4 cup soft butter
7-1/4 to 7-1/2 cups flour
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
Poppyseeds (optional)
Instructions:
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, salt, 3 eggs, butter, and half the flour. Mix until smooth. Add remaining flour, enough so dough handles easily. Knead, and let rest for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled. Punch down. To shape loaves, divide dough into 1 small and two large portions. Divide each portion into thirds, and roll each third into a rope. Braid three ropes together, tucking ends under. Let braids rise on a greased cookie sheet, covered, until doubled. Before baking, brush with a mixture of 1 egg yolk and cold water, and sprinkle with poppyseeds if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes, until golden brown. Bread will sound hollow when tapped. Cool on racks.Browse Similar Recipes
- By Category: Bread
- By Prep Methods: Bake
- By Course: Breakfast & Brunch, Other
Receive bi-monthly seasonal recipes hand picked by Yankee editors.
No comments yet.