SESAME SEED CHALLAH (EGYPTIAN HOLIDAY BREAD)

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Make and share this Sesame Seed Challah (Egyptian Holiday Bread) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
3/4 cup water, plus more
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2-4 1/2 cups flour, plus more
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine yeast with water and pinch of sugar and set aside.
  • Combine flour, remaining sugar, salt and 2 eggs in large mixing bowl.
  • Add yeast mixture and mix well.
  • Dough will be moist and sticky.
  • Knead until dough is smooth, about 10 minutes, adding flour or water as needed.
  • Dough should still be moist.
  • Return to bowl, sprinkle dough with flour, cover with towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Divide dough in half, place each half on lightly floured board and lightly knead into round loaves.
  • Place on greased baking sheet, leaving space between loaves, as they will rise and expand when baking.
  • Beat remaining egg.
  • Brush loaves with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and completely baked inside, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1079.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 317.2, Sodium 407.4, Carbohydrate 187.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 13.8, Protein 38

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