Dessert for 8

Sesame Challah

Name: Sesame Challah
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 oz) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tbsp salt; 4 large eggs; 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1 tsp cold water; 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

This braided yeast bread rises briefly, receives an egg wash, and bakes until golden and cooked through.

$0.20per serving $

60 minstart to table

8servings

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Desserts

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp salt
4 large eggs
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tsp cold water
1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

Steps

Stir the yeast into the warm water with a pinch of sugar and rest it for 5 minutes.
Mix in the oil, remaining sugar, salt, four eggs, and flour to form a dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 minutes, then let it rise for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into three ropes, braid them, and place the loaf on an oiled baking sheet.
Whisk the remaining egg with the cold water and brush it over the loaf.
Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if using, then bake at 375 F for 25 minutes, until golden and firm.

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