Ingredients:
3-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast (or one envelope, which is equivalent to 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, plus 1 egg separated (saving the white for egg wash)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup boiling water, plus 1/4 cup room temperature water
1 teaspoon poppy or sesame seeds, optional
1) In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon water, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2) In a 1 cup measuring cup mix the boiling water and the butter pieces until the butter is melted. Next, add the room temperature water, plus the two whole eggs and egg yolk. Whisk to combine; set aside.
3) In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine 3 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
4) With the mixer on low, slowly add the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Increase mixer speed to medium low and continue kneading for five to eight minutes, or until you have a cohesive, slightly tacky dough that just sticks to the sides of the bowl.
5) Transfer the dough to a very lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise until about doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Once doubled, lightly press the dough down to deflate slightly, cover and allow to rise again until doubled (another hour or so).
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6) After the second rise, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two pieces, one smaller than the other. The large piece will be 2/3 of the dough (about 18 ounces), while the small piece will be 1/3 (about 9 ounces)
7) Gently transfer the large braid onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat mat or parchment paper, or very lightly greased. Brush a small amount of the egg wash over the top. Gently lay the smaller braid on top of the large braid, centering it as best as you can.Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the bread with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until dark golden brown and the interior temperature reaches 190 degrees. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
Recipe from http://www.mybakingdom.com/
3-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast (or one envelope, which is equivalent to 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, plus 1 egg separated (saving the white for egg wash)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup boiling water, plus 1/4 cup room temperature water
1 teaspoon poppy or sesame seeds, optional
1) In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon water, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2) In a 1 cup measuring cup mix the boiling water and the butter pieces until the butter is melted. Next, add the room temperature water, plus the two whole eggs and egg yolk. Whisk to combine; set aside.
3) In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine 3 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
4) With the mixer on low, slowly add the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Increase mixer speed to medium low and continue kneading for five to eight minutes, or until you have a cohesive, slightly tacky dough that just sticks to the sides of the bowl.
5) Transfer the dough to a very lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise until about doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Once doubled, lightly press the dough down to deflate slightly, cover and allow to rise again until doubled (another hour or so).
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6) After the second rise, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two pieces, one smaller than the other. The large piece will be 2/3 of the dough (about 18 ounces), while the small piece will be 1/3 (about 9 ounces)
7) Gently transfer the large braid onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat mat or parchment paper, or very lightly greased. Brush a small amount of the egg wash over the top. Gently lay the smaller braid on top of the large braid, centering it as best as you can.Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the bread with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until dark golden brown and the interior temperature reaches 190 degrees. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
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Just caught up on your blog and it is amazing!!! What a gorgeous challah.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful braiding! Wowee!
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