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Shabbat Challah

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:13:34 -0700
v110.n031.7
                               Shabbat Challah

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 60    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Ethnic                          Holidays

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3        tablespoons  active dry yeast
    4               cups  warm water
    2        tablespoons  salt
       1/2           cup  white sugar
    1                cup  vegetable oil
    4                     eggs
    12              cups  all-purpose flour

    1                     egg
    3        tablespoons  water
       1/2      teaspoon  vanilla extract -- or vanilla sugar
       1/4           cup  sesame seeds

1.  In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let stand for 
about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil 
and 4 eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour. When the 
dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface 
and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough underneath the bowl to 
rise until double. Or, you can place the dough in the bowl, and cover 
with a towel.

2.  Punch down the dough, and divide into 6 or 8 even pieces 
depending on what shape you want. Remember to take a small piece off 
and make a blessing (Jewish law). Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid 
into two loaves, or one really big 6 piece braid - but only if your 
oven is large enough. Or, you can make the spiral shape challahs out 
of each rope. Tuck the ends under, and place on a baking sheet to 
rise until your finger leaves a small dent when you gently poke the bread.

3.  Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Whisk together the remaining 
egg, water and vanilla sugar. Brush over the tops of the loaves. 
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

4.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread 
is deep golden brown. Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed 
in aluminum foil, and burn in the oven as an offering while the other 
loaves are baking.

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg

Description:
    "This can make 6 regular sized loaves, or two large braided loaves.""
Source:
    "allrecipes.com"
Start to Finish Time:
    "1:30"

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 141 Calories; 5g Fat (29.7% 
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
18mg Cholesterol; 220mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.