SY'S CHALLAH
Virtually fail-proof recipe designed for ease of preparation and maximum flavor. NOT sweet, but may be sweetened by using 1/2 cup sugar instead of 1/4 cup.
Provided by Sy Dolnick
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Egg Challah Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sugar, salt, and oil in either a mixing bowl for an electric mixer with a dough hook or any large bowl. Add hot water, and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Stir in yeast, and let stand until mixture gets foamy. Add slightly beaten eggs.
- If using an electric mixer, add 4 1/2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until flour is mixed in, and dough gets stringy. This stringiness indicates that the gluten has developed. Continue to add flour until dough is all on dough hook; 1 or 2 cups is usually sufficient. Let hook continue to knead for several minutes. Dough should be smooth and elastic. To knead by hand, stir 4 1/2 cups of flour in to the yeast mixture. Turn soft dough onto lightly floured surface, and work in 1 to 2 cups of flour. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place dough into a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat the surface. Cover bowl with a damp cloth. Let dough rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down after first rising, and allow to rise a second time. The first rising is about 1 hour, the second about 45 minutes. Two risings makes for a better bread, but if time is a problem just do one.
- Divide dough in half, and divide each half into three or four equal parts. Make two braids, and place both breads on a greased baking sheet. Cover, and allow to rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes until golden brown. Allow loaves to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 303.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
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Jonathan Okello
[email protected]This challah is the best I've ever tasted! I've tried several different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ashwin Chaudhary
[email protected]This challah is delicious! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, so it can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.
Tahir Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Yamkala Gotame
[email protected]This challah is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for everything from breakfast to dinner, and it's always a hit. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sphe SPHE
[email protected]I made this challah for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bread and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Thanos Papadopoulos
[email protected]This challah is the best I've ever tasted! I've tried several different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Chichi Kansonkho
[email protected]This challah is delicious! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, so it can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.
Prozo Joshua
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Atit Sharma
[email protected]This challah is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for everything from breakfast to dinner, and it's always a hit. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Javeeed Khan
[email protected]I made this challah for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bread and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Hamza Fatayri
[email protected]This challah is the best I've ever tasted! I've tried several different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Farhan Shahariar
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Corde Harris
[email protected]This challah is delicious! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, so it can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.
Amber Ndlovu
[email protected]I made this challah for my family and they loved it! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Trishan Shakya
[email protected]This challah is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I've never made challah before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.