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Challah Recipe

13 ingredients 4 hr 20 min 2 loaves openrecipes
Challah Recipe

A recipe for the rich egg bread enjoyed on the Jewish Sabbath, or any day.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

821
Calories
19g
Protein
34g
Fat
108g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 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
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Poppy 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 cup warm water (about 105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 (1/4-ounce) packets active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for coating the bowl
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting the work surface
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 4 teaspoons fine-ground cornmeal
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons poppy or sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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