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Honey Challah

Whether for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, or the dinner before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement when Jews fast, a beautiful honey challah is one of the treats of the holiday season. Pure honey sets this recipe apart, ensuring a moist texture and beautiful golden brown color. It’s simply splendid for French toast or for brunch anytime: If you’re invited as a guest, make everyone happy and bring a loaf or two. This recipe yields two loaves. Find more recipes on TheNibble.com.

75 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

283 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

4	cups	flour, unbleached all-purpose
4	cups	whole wheat flour
1/2	ounce	yeast, active dry	(rapid rising)
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
2	cups	water	(hot)
1/2	cup	honey
1/4	cup	butter
2	each	eggs	beaten
1	x	sesame seeds	or poppy seeds (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the flours in large bowl; remove 1 cup and set aside. Add yeast and salt to remaining flour in bowl.

2. Combine the water, honey and butter in medium bowl; stir until butter melts. Stir the warm liquids into the flour mixture; add the eggs.

3. Knead the dough on a lightly-floured board for 7 to 10 minutes, adding as much of the reserved flour as necessary to form a smooth, elastic dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

4. Halve the dough and shape it into balls. Place them on greased cookie sheets. Cover; let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until they have doubled in size.

5. Brush the loaves with the glaze made by beating 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water.

6. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes or until brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 112g

Amount per Serving

Calories 283 14% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 253mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 8.0g	17%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	2%		Iron	16%

* 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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