Classic Challa

* Exported from MasterCook *

CLASSIC CHALLA

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Jewish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-ELAINE RADIS BGMB90B
2 pk Dry yeast
1 3/4 c -Warm water
1/8 c Sugar
3/4 tb Salt
7 c Flour
3 Eggs
1/2 c Oil
Poppy seeds -- or
-Sesame Seeds

Disolve Yeast in warm water in large bowl.When
dissolved,add sugar,salt and HALF the flour.Mix
well.Add eggs and oil,then slowly stir in most of
remaining flour.Dough will be quite heavy,add a little
water and beat until dough starts to pull away from
sides of bowl.Turn out onto well floured surface and
knead for about 10 min.Add only enough flour to keep
dough manageable,knead until dough is smooth and
elastic.Place dough in large oiled bowl,turn so top
gets oiled also.Cover with damp towel and let rise in
warm place for abt. 2 hours,punching down every 20
minutes.Divide dough into three parts,shape into
loaves(or twist),place in well greased loaf pans or
baking sheets.Let rise until double in bulk.Preheat
oven to 375 degr.F.Brush tops of loaves with beaten
Egg and sprinkle with seeds.Bake for 30 to 45 minutes;
or until brown.Remove from oven and cool on rack.



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