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Challah is for Breakfast.

Challah takes 135 minutes to prepare.

Challah takes 35 minutes to cook.

Challah makes 32 servings.

The ingredients for Challah are:

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
5 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cold water
1 tablespoon Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

Here is how you make Challah:

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt, 4 eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled , about 1 hour.Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.Number of Servings: 32Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLCTALBOT.

The nutritional information for Challah is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 32
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 139.3

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 33.3 mg
• Sodium: 228.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
• Protein: 3.4 g