What is a good easy recipe for Challah Bread?
Posted: March 30th, 2011 | Author: Mitch | Filed under: Camping Recipes | Tags: different cultures, jewish culture, summer camp | 3 Comments »I went to this summer camp to learn about different cultures. The day we were learning about the jewish culture we got to eat Challah bread. I loved it so much! Could someone give me the recipe? Thanks!
I just wanted to thank everyone so far for the answers. i will let you know what I think, when I try a recipe.
CHALLAH BREAD
In a large bowl mix:
2 pkg. yeast
4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
Stir in:
2 c. very warm water
4 eggs
1 1/4 c. oil
Work in 7 to 9 cups of flour. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise 2 hours. Shape into 2 parts, rolling each into 3 snakes and braid. Cover and let rise again on greased sheets (1 hour). Brush with egg and 1 teaspoon water. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
Certainly! Here is a great recipe and photo tutorial for making challah bread:
http://www.chewonthatblog.com/2009/06/02/how-to-make-challah/
Let us know what you think!
Here’s a recipe I found on Country Living’s website. Check the links for more help on the steps. Hope this helps!
Ingredients:
3 teaspoon(s) active dry yeast
1/4 cup(s) sugar
4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
1 whole(s) egg
1/4 cup(s) (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) salt
Directions:
1. Stir the yeast, sugar, and 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F) together and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
2. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl.
3. Beat 3 egg yolks, the egg, butter, and salt together. Stir the yeast and egg mixtures into the flour until a shaggy dough forms. (Add up to 1/4 cup more water if needed.)
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and supple. Form into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free space until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
5. Punch down the dough and evenly divide into 6 pieces. Roll each into a 12-inch-long rope. (Keep all other pieces covered with a clean towel while working.) Loosely braid 3 ropes together, pinch the ends to seal, and transfer to a lightly oiled baking pan. Repeat. Cover with towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free space for 1 hour.
6. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
7. Beat the remaining egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and lightly brush each loaf with the mixture. Place loaves in oven, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake until loaves sound hollow when tapped and are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.