Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of cinnamon and the festive tartness of cranberries in our ultimate recipe guide for a delectable "Cinnamon n Cranberry Challah." Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the perfect balance of flavors, the soft and fluffy texture of the challah bread, and the vibrant crimson hue of the cranberries. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave a lasting impression.
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CINNAMON AND CRANBERRY CHALLAH
Recipe is from Ocean Spray -- a festive bread using craisins. Makes 2 braided loaves. Prep time includes rising time for dough.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 33m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir warm water, yeast and sugar together in a small mixing bowl; let stand 10 minutes, until mixture foams.
- Whisk together 3 eggs, 1 egg white (reserve yolk), oil, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and 5 1/4 cups flour until soft dough forms. Add sweetened dried cranberries and with floured hands, knead dough. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup flour, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Lightly grease a large mixing bowl. Place dough in bowl and roll around so that it is lightly coated with oil. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Punch down dough; divide in half. Each half will make one braided loaf. To make a single braid; divide half into 3 equal pieces. Roll each into a 14-inch rope. Braid dough and pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat steps with remaining dough.
- Cover shaped loaves and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Beat reserved egg yolk with 1 teaspoons water; brush loaves. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Place foil on tops of loaves if tops brown too quickly. Remove loaves to a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2287.6, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 1900.3, Carbohydrate 408, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 106.6, Protein 51.4
CINNAMON-SUGAR CHALLAH
AMAZING challah that my mom is famous for. It's a family joke that anyone who has it always says some variation of "it's cake!"/ "why are you serving dessert first?" I've made it a bit healthier by making it with whole-wheat dough. Have fun with the fillings! My mom's traditional one is with cinnamon and sugar, but I've used dried fruit, jam, fresh fruit, seeds, fried onions, fresh basil (makes the bread tastes like pesto), craisins... enjoy!
Provided by mygod7
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 2-4 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix yeast, sugar and water.Add flour, eggs, oil and salt. Knead well. Add more water if needed. Leave the dough slightly stickier if you want a lighter bread.
- Let to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours. Punch in, let rise for 1/2 an hour.
- For cinnamon-sugar challah: Roll out dough to 2-4 squares/rectangles. Sprinkle cinn-sugar liberally. Roll up.
- If incorporating fruit etc into dough: Divide dough into 2-4 pieces. Add what you want. Let dough rise 1/2 hour. Shape. Let dough rise another 1/2 hour in desired shape.
- Bake at 180 C/ 350 F for about 30 minutes.
Tips:
- To ensure the challah dough rises properly, use warm milk and activate the yeast with a little sugar before adding it to the dough.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the dough and give the challah its chewy texture.
- When braiding the challah, make sure to pinch the ends of the dough together to seal them. This will prevent the challah from coming apart during baking.
- Brush the challah with egg wash before baking. This will give it a golden brown color and a shiny crust.
- Bake the challah until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. The baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the challah.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon and cranberry challah is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this challah is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special bread to bake, give cinnamon and cranberry challah a try.
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