CHALLAH II WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE (EGGLESS VERSION)

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I love this challah recipe! It has no eggs and very little oil but tastes delicious. This recipe can be easily made in a KitchenAid mixer or a bread machine. Although the maple syrup glaze isn't very conventional, I think it tastes great.

Provided by CardaMom

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 large challah, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons yeast
4 1/4 cups flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons oil
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer.
  • Sprinkle yeast over water and mix, let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add remaining ingredients into mixing bowl.
  • Mix with dough hook for 6 minutes.
  • Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
  • Punch down dough.
  • Let rise until double in bulk.
  • Punch down again.
  • Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  • Roll dough into 3 long strands.
  • Braid the strands, tucking the ends under.
  • Cover with towel and let double in bulk.
  • Glaze with maple syrup.
  • Bake at 400 F for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • The challah is done when it sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom.

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