Challah II
Challah II might be a good recipe to expand your bread collection. One serving contains 216 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 24. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine. It will be a hit at your Hanukkah event. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. If you have canolan oil, instant yeast, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours.
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Stir the oil, honey, eggs, salt and four cups of flour into the yeast mixture; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface divide into 4 pieces and braid.
Place the loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine the egg white and water; beat lightly.
Brush the risen loaf with the egg wash.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.