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Zomick's Bakery Original Challah Recipe
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Zomick's Bakery Original Challah Recipe

16 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

953
Calories
20g
Protein
34g
Fat
144g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Wheat not in our table 0
Poppy Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup +1 tbsp sugar
  • tsp active dry yeast
  • cups high gluten white or wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • large eggs
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Sprinkle of sesame, poppy seeds, raisins, honey or cinnamon & sugar
  • 5lb Version (Original x3)
  • 1/2 cups water (start with 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cups + 3 tbsp sugar
  • tbsp yeast
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 15-16 cups flour
  • large eggs
  • cup olive oil

Directions

1

Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar into 1 cup hot water. Sprinkle the yeast on top without mixing. Let rest 10 - 15 mins until air pockets form at top.

2

Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt in mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture, 1 egg, oil and remaining 1 cup water.

3

Knead for 15 minutes. If you use a mixer, watch for elasticity as kneading times may vary. Add more water or flour if needed.

4

Place the dough in large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for ½  hour.

5

Punch down and place on floured surface. Rip off piece of dough, wrap it in foil, say the Bracha and throw it into the oven as an offering.

6

Divide the dough into two or three sections, then divide each section into three ropes. Braid and say a prayer for others. Loosely cover braids and allow to rise for 2 hours.

7

Preheat oven to 300*F. Beat the remaining egg and generously brush braids. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, raisins or cinnamon and sugar.

8

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown crust has formed.

9

Enjoy this challah recipe with [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7341293.Zomick_s_Bakery Zomick's]!

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Category:Bread Recipes

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Category:Challah Recipes

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Category:Jewish Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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