חלה של שבת
Need a dairy free and vegetarian bread? Shabbat Challah could be a super recipe to try. One serving contains 1102 calories, 32g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up salt, sesame seeds, flour, and a few other things to make it today. Hanukkah will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
הוראות
In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water.
Let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the salt, sugar, oil and 4 eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour. When the dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
Place dough underneath the bowl to rise until double. Or, you can place the dough in the bowl, and cover with a towel.
Punch down the dough, and divide into 6 or 8 even pieces depending on what shape you want. Remember to take a small piece off and make a blessing (Jewish law).
Roll the pieces into ropes. Braid into two loaves, or one really big 6 piece braid - but only if your oven is large enough. Or, you can make the spiral shape challahs out of each rope. Tuck the ends under, and place on a baking sheet to rise until your finger leaves a small dent when you gently poke the bread.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Whisk together the remaining egg, water and vanilla sugar.
Brush over the tops of the loaves.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread is deep golden brown. Wrap the small piece of dough that was blessed in aluminum foil, and burn in the oven as an offering while the other loaves are baking.