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Mommas Challah Recipe


Mommas Challah Recipe
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This is one of the two main loaves of bread that feature prominently at our Christmas brunch every year. The leftovers are always greedily consumed over the following week with peanut butter and honey or a smear of jam.

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups warm water, divided
  • 2 pkg yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 8 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions
  1. Combine 1 cup warm water with the yeast and sugar, let stand until foamy (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add oil and eggs and beat well.
  3. Slowly blend in flour until dough is very stiff and leaving the sides of the mixing bowl.
  4. Turn out onto floured board, knead for 10 minutes until smooth and supple.
  5. Place into a well-oiled bowl, and turn to grease the top.
  6. Let sit in a warm place 1 hour or until doubled.
  7. Punch down, knead lightly and divide in 3.
  8. Braid strands loosely, tuck the ends under and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  9. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  10. Preheat oven to 375F.
  11. Combine egg yolk and water, brush over the top of the risen loaf.
  12. Bake 35 minutes, cool completely on a wire rack.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 136.6
Total Fat: 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
Sodium: 6.8 mg
Total Carbs: 24.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.9 g


I've got to try this.....Thanks


One of my resolutions is to do more baking in the New Year...bread specifically..thanx for the great post!


Sounds yummy!


Wish I could bake Jo cause I love this stuff. Maybe you could send me some. Thanks for great post.


Sounds good, love homemade bread. Great post.


Looks truely wonderful!Thanks Jo.


If anyone wants an opinion i have had these fresh from jo_jo_ba and her mom they are sooo freaking good


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Joe thanks for the recipe sounds good I just wanna say I hope you have a marry christmas and a Happy New year.


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