Saturday, August 9, 2014

Kathy's CHALLAH


This recipe makes two large loaves.
    3 cups warm (not hot) water (120-130 degrees)
    2 pkgs. (4 1/2 tsp. ) Yeast
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 egg
    8 to 10 cups all purpose flour

    In mixing bowl add 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir and then add the water. Blend mix and then add the egg beating until smooth.

    Add at least 4 more cups flour and stir it in. Put dough on flour covered surface and knead, adding more flour as needed until smooth and elastic. Anywhere from 8 to 10 minutes.

    Place in a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Punch down, cover and let rise a 2nd time.
    Divide into two equal amounts.

    Divide each piece into three pieces and roll each piece into a long rope, and then braid the three sections together. Place in a 9 x 13 baking dish with at least 2 inch sides. This will give you a nice high loaf.

    Allow loaves to rise approximately double in size while oven preheats to 375° F. 176°C Whisk one egg and baste the egg mixture on top of the loaves once they have risen. Bake 40 minutes or until loaves are golden brown.



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