Challah in a Hurry

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This challah recipe with quick-rise yeast is a sweeter, richer challah that is great for 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!

Submitted by AnneElena Foster
Updated on December 16, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
2 braided loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (Optional)

Directions

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

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

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

  4. Split dough into 2 large pieces. Split 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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91 Calories
7g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 31mg 1%

* 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.