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Challah in a Hurry

Challah in a Hurry

Name: Challah in a Hurry
Yield: 2 braided loaves
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 cup margarine, melted; ¾ cup white sugar; 3 egg, beaten; 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 7 ½ cups bread flour; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Rating: 3.74 stars

27 Ratings
22 Reviews
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Made with quick-rise yeast, this is a sweeter, richer challah that lends itself especially well to Rosh Hashanah or other holiday uses. It is quicker and easier than a standard double-rise recipe, so it's great for those afternoons when you're in a challah of a hurry. Challah was meant to be torn and not sliced. B'tayevon!

By AnneElena Foster

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 braided loaves

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, blend together warm water, melted margarine, sugar, and 3 beaten eggs

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Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together yeast, salt, and 7 cups of the flour. Gradually stir in liquid ingredients, and mix until dough holds together.
Step 3

Knead dough on a floured surface with remaining flour until smooth.
Step 4

Split the dough into 2 large pieces. Split the 2 large pieces into 3 pieces each. Roll each third into a rope 3/4 inch thick and braid 3 strands together. Repeat. Place shaped dough onto greased cookie sheets. Brush dough with remaining beaten egg. Add poppy or sesame seeds, if desired. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Step 5

Bake in a preheated 325 degree F(165 degrees C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

90.5 calories; 1.3 g protein; 5.6 g carbohydrates; 24.8 mg cholesterol; 157.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (22)

Most helpful positive review

ERICCIRE

04/11/2003

a delicious easy to make bread. Very adaptable to various additions of ingredients for variety as well!!!! Read More

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(16)

Most helpful critical review

TAMIDB

04/12/2003

This bread took much longer than 2 hours to rise and 20-30 minutes to cook. I let it rise for almost 4 hours before it doubled & baked for 30-35 minutes for complete doneness Read More

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(25)

27 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 5

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ERICCIRE

04/11/2003

a delicious easy to make bread. Very adaptable to various additions of ingredients for variety as well!!!! Read More

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(16)

TAMIDB

04/11/2003

This bread took much longer than 2 hours to rise and 20-30 minutes to cook. I let it rise for almost 4 hours before it doubled & baked for 30-35 minutes for complete doneness Read More

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(25)

ERICCIRE

04/11/2003

a delicious easy to make bread. Very adaptable to various additions of ingredients for variety as well!!!! Read More

Helpful

(16)

CHRISTA

09/29/2003

NO WHERE AS GOOD AS TRADITIONAL CHALLAH Read More

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(14)

Kimberley_29

04/11/2003

According to my brother-in-law it's EXCELLENT!!!! Read More

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(10)

SUSANHARRISON

07/13/2005

This was awesome! Sorry to say but if it doesn't turn out you need to look at what you did. One person wrote that it was better than traditional Challah but since I have never had Challah this was excellent! Read More

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(9)

Klg

09/29/2003

I put this together in the morning and by noon it had almost tripled in size. The loaves lacked some flavor but my family was still happy. Very easy. Read More

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(6)

Rivka

11/23/2007

This challah tasted of flour and nothing else. I made it according to directions and it was heavy and dull. Next Shabbos I will be organized and make it properly! Read More

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(5)

menara

09/21/2009

So as always I changed around this recipe and made it match the ingredients I had in the house. I used a quick rise yeast for the first time making Challah and a mixture of fine ground whole wheat (5cups) and spelt (2cups) flour. I never have white flour in the house. I also used honey instead of sugar it being Rosh HaShannah and had the intention of putting raisons and cinnamon init but forgt so put raisons on top of a egg/honey glaze. It wasn't as sweet as most rosh HaShonah loaves (thank goodness) and turned out fluffy and yummy and very very challahly. Yay!! Read More

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(5)

Michelewr

12/04/2009

This is my first time making bread and I absolutely love it. I cut down on the measurements. I don't want to much left over but it's so easy to make and tastes so good. and I am going to use some for french toast for breakfast. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Challah in a Hurry

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Calories: 90.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 5 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 3 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ERICCIRE

04/11/2003

a delicious easy to make bread. Very adaptable to various additions of ingredients for variety as well!!!!

Helpful

(16)

TAMIDB

04/11/2003

This bread took much longer than 2 hours to rise and 20-30 minutes to cook. I let it rise for almost 4 hours before it doubled & baked for 30-35 minutes for complete doneness

Helpful

(25)

ERICCIRE

04/11/2003

a delicious easy to make bread. Very adaptable to various additions of ingredients for variety as well!!!!

Helpful

(16)

CHRISTA

09/29/2003

NO WHERE AS GOOD AS TRADITIONAL CHALLAH

Helpful

(14)

Kimberley_29

04/11/2003

According to my brother-in-law it's EXCELLENT!!!!

Helpful

(10)

SUSANHARRISON

07/13/2005

Helpful

(9)

Klg

09/29/2003

I put this together in the morning and by noon it had almost tripled in size. The loaves lacked some flavor but my family was still happy. Very easy.

Helpful

(6)

Rivka

11/23/2007

This challah tasted of flour and nothing else. I made it according to directions and it was heavy and dull. Next Shabbos I will be organized and make it properly!

Helpful

(5)

menara

09/21/2009

Helpful

(5)

Michelewr

12/04/2009

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