Guatemalan Challah

Challah is a traditional Jewish bread, but it has also become popular in Guatemala, where it is often enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Guatemalan Challah

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Guatemalan, Jewish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Water

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes 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.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal parts.
7. Roll each part into a long rope and braid them together.
8. Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 1 hour.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and water. Brush the mixture over the dough.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 6g12%

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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.