challah
Challah (Braided Egg Bread) Makes 2 large braids 4 large eggs 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, room...
Ingredients
- 4large eggs
- 1cupminus 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2cupminus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4cup(1/2 stick) margarine or butter, room temperature
- 2teaspoonsalt
- 1pinchsaffron (optional)
- 1cupwater or low-fat milk (120 to 130 degrees f)
- 5to 5 1/2 cups flour (1/2 all-purpose, 1/2 hard wheat, 4 to 4
Directions
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Challah (Braided Egg Bread) Makes 2 large braids 4 large eggs 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 c
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set aside
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Combine first 5 ingredients in mixing bowl and beat until thoroughly blended
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Dissolve saffron in water or milk and add to mixing bowl
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Beat in 2 1/4 cups flour and yeast
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Continue beating 2 minutes, then add additional 2 1/4 cups flour or enough to make soft dough, blending thoroughly
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Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes
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Place in greased bowl, turning to coat entire surface