Challah Bread

CHALLAH

Prepare one recipe for the 1 lb Egg Bread (see below) by using those ingredients for the dough program listed below. Add ingredients in the order listed. All ingredients must be at room temperature.

Prepare and Reserve:

1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Optional Toppings:

1 teaspoon poppy or sesame seeds

Dough Program

1. Press Select to #8 (Dough)
2. Press Start
3. At the end of the program press Stop. Remove dough from the Bread Machine. Dough is ready for hand-shaping, rising and baking.

Hand-Shaping

1. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
2. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each portion into a 14 inch rope. Place ropes side by side on a greased baking sheet. Braid ropes and tuck ends under securely. Cover with a clean cloth. Place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Brush braid with egg wash. Optional toppings: Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake in 375 degree preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until deep golden brown.

 

EGG BREAD

1 lb loaf

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter/oil
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 1/2 lb loaf

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoon butter/oil
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Automatic Bread Program

1. Press Select to #1, #2 (1 ½ lb Normal or Dark) or #3 or #4 (1 lb Normal or Dark) or press #7 for Rapid Cycle.
2. Press Start.
3. After baking, press Stop. Remove bread from Bread Machine and baking pan. Cool on rack.