Betsy's Challah Recipe

Name: Betsy's Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup oil; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for rising; 1 ½ cups warm water; 2 tablespoons yeast; 4 eggs; 4 12-5 cups white flour; 1 ½ cups wheat flour; 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 1 egg, for brushing

Servings: persons

¼ cup oil
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for rising
1 ½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons yeast
4 eggs
4 12-5 cups white flour
1 ½ cups wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 egg, for brushing

1
Mix warm water and yeast and set aside.
2
Mix together oil, sugar, salt and honey in large bowl.
3
Add water and yeast mixture to oil mixture.
4
Add eggs and ground flax seed.
5
Add both flours slowly, stirring well after each cup.
6
Knead dough for several minutes on floured surface.
7
Coat a bowl with honey and put dough in the bowl.
8
Cover and rise 1 1/2-2 hours.
9
Divide dough in half and then divide each half in thirds.
10
Roll each piece into a long snake and then braid.
11
Place on greased cookie sheet and cover to rise another 1-1 1/2 hours.
12
Mix an egg with water and brush on challah.
13
Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

987

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup oil, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for rising, and more.

Yes, Betsy's Challah falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Betsy's Challah

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