Challah

2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

555 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 loaf suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	package	yeast, active dry
2	tablespoons	sugar
1/4	cup	water	warm
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	cups	whole wheat flour
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	each	egg
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 1/4	cups	water
1	each	egg	beaten
1	tablespoon	poppy seeds

Directions

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the 1/4 cup of warm water.

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Combine the flours and salt in a mixing bowl.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg, oil, yeast mixture and remaining 1-1/4 cups of water.

Mix well. Knead the dough on a floured board, adding more whole wheat flour until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into three parts.

Roll each third into a strip about 15 inches long.

Braid the strips together and place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.

Brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle on the poppy seeds.

Cover and let rise until doubled.

Bake in a 375 degrees F. oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 250g

Amount per Serving

Calories 555 18% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	17%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 335mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g	33%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	38%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 18.0g	37%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	7%		Iron	34%

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

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