Chocolate Chip Challah

Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that is often enjoyed on the Sabbath and other Jewish holidays. Adding chocolate chips to challah gives it a delicious twist and makes it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Chip Challah

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Jewish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil.
3. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and knead in the chocolate chips.
7. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope.
8. Braid the ropes together and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
9. Cover the braided dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water.
12. Brush the egg wash over the top of the challah and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. Allow the challah to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 18g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.