Luscious Challah Recipe

Name: Luscious Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons water; 2 whole eggs; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon bread enhancer (optional); 3 tablespoons potato flakes; 2 tablespoons wheat germ; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour; 2 ⅔ cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 teaspoon water; 1 egg white; sesame seeds or poppy seed, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2 tablespoons water
2 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon bread enhancer (optional)
3 tablespoons potato flakes
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour
2 ⅔ cups bread flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon water
1 egg white
sesame seeds or poppy seed, if desired

1
Put ingredients in bread machine according to your manufacturer's directions and put on 'dough cycle.'
2
Don't throw the egg white away -- you will use it to brush the loaf with later.
3
Once the ingredients are mixed, check the consistency if you can.
4
I usually let the machine pause for about 20 minutes for the 'autolyse'.
5
You can make two smaller braids or one large one.
6
I love a six-braided loaf!
7
(Check some bread cookbooks for directions -- too difficult to explain how to braid into six pieces without pictures!)
8
For a nice structure, divide into pieces, and then flatten each piece into a free--form rectangle about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
9
Roll up each piece, and gently pull to elongate into ropes, and braid.
10
Let rise about 45 minutes.
11
Mix one egg white with 1 teaspoons water and brush over bread.
12
Top with seeds, if desired.
13
Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes, depending on the thickness of the loaf (loaves).
14
To keep the crust crisp, store cut end down on a breadboard, not in a plastic bag.
15
Enjoy!

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons water, 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Challah

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