Challah I

== Description ==
Holiday twist bread. Serves 18.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pack (or 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
* 2 tbsp sugar
* ¼ cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
* 2 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 to 2½ cups whole wheat flour
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 egg
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1¼ cup water
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 tbsp poppy seeds
== Directions ==
# Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the ¼ 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 1¼ 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°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. 
== Nutritional information ==
one serving = calories: 115 carbohydrates: 21 protein: 4 fat: 2 sodium: 59 potassium: 74 cholesterol: 15 exchange value: 1-½ bread exchanges
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Category:Bread Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Poppy seed Recipes
Category:Whole wheat flour Recipes
Category:Yeast Recipes