Challah I

Description

Holiday twist bread. Serves 18.

Ingredients

• 1 pack (or 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ¼ cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 to 2½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1¼ cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Procedures

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the ¼ cup of warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Combine the flours and salt in a mixing bowl.
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg, oil, yeast mixture and remaining 1¼ cups of water.
4. Mix well.
5. Knead the dough on a floured board, adding more whole wheat flour until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl.
6. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Divide the dough into three parts. Roll each third into a strip about 15 inches long.
8. Braid the strips together and place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.
9. Brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle on the poppy seeds.
10. Cover and let rise until doubled.
11. Bake in a 375°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional information

one serving = calories: 115 carbohydrates: 21 protein: 4 fat: 2 sodium: 59 potassium: 74 cholesterol: 15 exchange value: 1-½ bread exchanges