Delicious Challah - Chabad of The Woodlands
Challah is the name of the special loaves of braided bread which are served at the Shabbat & holiday meals. Such bread on the table is a sign of festivity.
Ingredients 4 tablespoons of dry yeast 4 cups warm water 1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons salt 1 5lb bag (14-15 cups) of flour Glaze: 1 egg beaten Yields: 6 loaves
Directions: In a medium glass bowl combine yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 4 cups warm water. Set aside 5 to 10 minutes. Place flour in large mixing bowl. Take out 2 cups of flour to be added later. Add remaining sugar and salt and mix well. Push the flour mixture against the sides of the bowl, making a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture, eggs and oil. Kneed dough (I use a machine) Add flour as necessary. Place dough in an oiled bowl. Cover with a dry towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and separate Challah with a blessing. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 6-7 sections. Shape dough as desired and place in greased pans. let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Brush loaves with beaten egg and bake for 30 - 45 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on racks.
For a darker look bake at 370 for 25-30 min
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