Challah - Holiday Twist Bread
Ingredients
(18 servings)
1 pk (or 1 tablespoon) Active Dry Yeast
2 tb Sugar
1/4 c Warm Water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 c All-Purpose Flour
2 To 2-1/2 c Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg
2 tb Vegetable Oil
1 1/4 c Water
1 Egg, beaten
1 tb Poppy Seeds
Instructions
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Combine the flours and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg, oil, yeast mixture and remaining 1-1/4 cups of water. Mix well. Knead the dough on a floured board, adding more whole wheat flour until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Divide the dough into three parts. Roll each third into a strip about 15 inches long. Braid the strips together and place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle on the poppy seeds. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Bake in a 375-degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serves 18
One Serving = Calories: 115 Carbohydrates: 21 Protein: 4 Fat: 2 Sodium: 59 Potassium: 74 Cholesterol: 15
Exchange Value: 1-1/2 Bread Exchanges