RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : dylorri/Joan Ross Challah, Bread Machine (2) - pareve
#1-- 1 1/2 tsp yeast 2 1/2 C bread flour 1/4 C sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbs + 1 tsp oil 2 yolks 2/3 C water Put the ingredients in your machine in your usual order, on the White Dough cycle. Try not to peek during the rise time. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured board, divide into 3 sections, stretch to about 8-9" ropes, and braid. In the meantime, heat oven to Warm. When temperature is reached, TURN THE OVEN OFF. Put the challah braid onto a greased cookie sheet. (I don't grease, but prefer to use parchment paper.) Place in warmed oven for half an hour to rise. Remove from oven and now preheat the oven to 350. Apply a glaze by brushing with a mixture of an egg yolk and a Tbs water. Sprinkle with sesame or other seeds, if you like. Bake at 350 for @ 30-40 minutes, until nicely browned. Cool and enjoy! It's never failed! Makes 1 loaf. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #2-- Makes 1 loaf 1 cup water 2 eggs 2 tbs oil 2 tbs sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups + bread flour 1 1/2 tsp yeast Place all ingredients in bread machine as manufacturer instructs. Use the dough cycle. When completed, braid the dough , place on baking sheet and let rise puffy. Bake 375 for 35 to 45 minutes or tested done. You may brush on an egg wash prior to baking and add seeds.
