Cuisinart FP-14BK Instruction Manual - Page 58

CHALLAH BREAD Not only a great bread for a special dinner, but also makes the best French toast. Makes two 1 pound (500 g) loaves Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 3 hours rising and resting, 30 minutes baking, and 1 hour or 2 TEASPOONS (10 ML) ACTIVE longer cooling DRY YEAST ½ CUP (125 ML) GRANULATED Dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of sugar in warm SUGAR, DIVIDED water in a large liquid measuring cup. Let sit until foamy, about ¾ CUP (375 ML) WARM WATER, 5 minutes. Add beaten eggs; stir gently (105 TO 110°F°(41-43°C) ) to combine. 2 LARGE EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the 5 CUPS (1.25 ML) UNBLEACHED, Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the flour, remaining sugar, salt ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR and butter and process on the dough speed until combined, 2 TEASPOONS (10 ML) KOSHER about 10 to 15 seconds. With the machine running on dough SALT speed, add liquid through the feed tube as fast as the flour ½ CUP (125 ML) UNSALTED BUTTER, CUT INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES absorbs it. Once the dough cleans the sides of the work bowl and forms a ball, process for 45 seconds to knead dough. 1 LARGE EGG FOR EGG WASH Dough should be smooth and elastic. 1 TEASPOON (5 ML) SESAME Place dough in a large greased glass bowl, turning dough to SEEDS grease the entire surface, cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours. For a lighter loaf, punch dough down and repeat the rise. In warmer weather, allow dough to rise overnight in refrigerator. Once risen, punch dough down and divide into two equal parts. Divide each half into three equal parts. Roll each piece into a long rope. Braid the strands loosely into two separate loaves. Place on two separate baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush loaves with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. TIP: To make one 1-pound (500 g) loaf, halve all ingredients and follow the same instructions. Nutritional information per serving (1 ounce (30 g) ): Calories 107 (26% from fat) | carb. 18g | pro. 3g | fat 3g | sat. fat 2g | chol. 27mg | sod. 140mg | calc. 3mg | fiber 1g 39 BREADS