The Brilliant New Technique for Pillowy Soft Challah

Name: The Brilliant New Technique for Pillowy Soft Challah
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 2 Loaves
Ingredients: For the Base Dough:; 200g tap water (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon), warmed to 125°F (52℃); 2 large eggs (100g); 45g (3 1/2 tablespoons) sugar; 475g bread flour (3 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons); 7g instant or fast-acting yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons; one 7g packet)

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

1h 15m

This brilliant new technique for pillowy soft challah creates a base dough using warm water, eggs, sugar, bread flour, and yeast. The result is a fluffy and delicious bread that is perfect for any occasion. Try this recipe for a traditional and tasty treat.

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Bread

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Servings: 2 Loaves

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For The Base Dough

200g tap water (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon), warmed to 125°F (52℃)

2 large eggs (100g)

45g (3 1/2 tablespoons) sugar

475g bread flour (3 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons)

7g instant or fast-acting yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons; one 7g packet)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,127kcal

56%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

228g

11%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

15g

0%
Protein

38g

1%
Cholesterol

186mg

9%
Sodium

367mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Brilliant New Technique for Pillowy Soft Challah

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For The Base Dough

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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