Challah In A Hurry
Serves: 5
Dallas Effertz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
49
Sweetness
50
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Margarine (melted)3 cup
White Sugar4.5 tsps
Active Dry Yeast1 tsp
Salt7.5 cups
Bread Flour2 tbsps
Poppy Seed (optional)2 tbsps
Sesame Seed (optional)Directions:
1
In a medium bowl, blend together warm water, melted margarine, sugar, and 3 beaten eggs In a large bowl, mix together yeast, salt, and 7 cups of the flour
2
Gradually stir in liquid ingredients, and mix until dough holds together
3
Knead dough on a floured surface with remaining flour until smooth
4
Split the dough into 2 large pieces
5
Split the 2 large pieces into 3 pieces each
6
Roll each third into a rope 3/4 inch thick and braid 3 strands together
7
Repeat
8
Place shaped dough onto greased cookie sheets
9
Brush dough with remaining beaten egg
10
Add poppy or sesame seeds, if desired
11
Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size
12
Bake in a preheated 325 degree F(165 degrees C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes