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CHALLAH BREAD

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Challah Bread

I have been making this for years and giving it for gifts. It makes a great hostess gift.

These make wonderful gifts at holidays or for hostess gifts. Place in a clear plastic bread bag( I buy ..   Read More

 


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INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 TBL. + 1 tsp. oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 ½ tsp. yeast

DIRECTIONS

Place ingredients in bread machine in order suggested for your machine.


Start machine on white bread dough cycle.


When completed, place dough onto a lightly floured board.


Divide into 3 sections.


Form each section into an 8-9 inch rope and braid.


Tuck the ends under slightly and shape into a straight line.


Place on a greased cookie sheet or on parchment paper.


Preheat oven to warm(200 degrees) and TURN OFF. Cover bread with a light towel and place in oven for 30-45 minutes to rise.


Remove from oven.


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Mix an egg yolk and 1 TBL. water in a small bowl.


Glaze bread with mixture.


Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until nicely browned. Cool and enjoy!


Makes 1 loaf


RECIPE BACKSTORY

I have been making this for years and giving it for gifts. It makes a great hostess gift.

These make wonderful gifts at holidays or for hostess gifts. Place in a clear plastic bread bag( I buy mine from bakery), tie with a colorful bow.

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