star shaped challah
Star Shaped Challah This most famous of Jewish yeast breads is most often seen in its traditional braided form. Instead of the braid shape, follow these directions for forming Chal...
Ingredients
- 1packageactive dry yeast
- 3/4cupwarm water (110 degrees f)
- 3to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4cupgranulated sugar
- 1egg
- 1egg white
- 1/4cupvegetable oil
- 3/4teaspoonsalt
Directions
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Star Shaped Challah This most famous of Jewish yeast breads is most often seen in its traditional braided form
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Instead of the braid shape, follow these directions for forming Challah (KHAH-luh) into a star shape
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1 package active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F) 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 eg
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Let stand until bubbly (about 5 minutes)
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Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the sugar, egg, egg white, oil, salt, and saffron, if desired
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Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly
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Beat on high speed for 3 minutes
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Stir in as much remaining flour as you can with a wooden spoon