Very Buttery Challah Recipe

Name: Very Buttery Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 sticks butter melted; 2 Packages yeast, active dry; 2 cups water warm; 7 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose; 4 Teaspoons salt; 3 each eggs beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 each eggs beaten; 1 x poppy seed -optional-; 1 x sesame seeds -optional-

Servings: persons

2 1/2 sticks butter melted
2 Packages yeast, active dry
2 cups water warm
7 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
4 Teaspoons salt
3 each eggs beaten
1/2 cup sugar
2 each eggs beaten
1 x poppy seed -optional-
1 x sesame seeds -optional-

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2
Beat 3 eggs in a large mixing bowl; add salt, sugar, dissolved yeast, and butter.
3
To this mixture, add 4 cups of the flour (all at once).
4
Stir in the flour and continue to add 3 more cups of flour until the dough is of a soft consistency.
5
Knead the dough on a floured board until the dough is no longer sticky and is springy to the touch.
6
Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl and cover with a towel.
7
Let rise 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
8
Punch down the dough, knead it a little, and divide it in 6 pieces.
9
Roll each piece with your hands so they become long, skinny ropes.
10
Braid 3 ropes, pinching the ends together.
11
Repeat the process with the other 3 ropes.
12
Place each braided loaf on it`s own greased cookie sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise about an hour- until doubled in bulk.
13
Brush the loaves with the 2 beaten eggs, sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional).
14
DO NOT PRE-HEAT OVEN- Bake in a 350F (180C) degree oven about 45 minutes, until the bread is golden-brown.

1690

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 sticks butter melted, 2 Packages yeast, active dry, 2 cups water warm, 7 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Very Buttery 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.

Very Buttery Challah

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