This Yom HaAtzmaut, we're taking the traditional braided bread to a whole new level with a stunning Star of David design. This beautiful challah is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table, symbolizing not only the delicious food we share, but also the unity and strength of the Jewish people. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake a challah that's as delicious as it is meaningful!
Bake the challah and pray that all the hostages will return home quickly, quickly, quickly!
Ingredients
Servings 8
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 500 g
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon silan
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Star of David Challah
Amount per Serving
Calories
325
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
157
mg
7
%
Potassium
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
30
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.001
mg
0
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a large bowl or mixer combine flour, yeast, salt, oil, sugar and water. Knead 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in volume for about an hour.
- Divide into 18 balls of about 1 ½ ounces or 45 grams each.
- Roll each ball into a strip and braid 6 3-strand braids.
- On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Layer the thin braids in the shape of the Star of David.
- Let rise for about 40-45 minutes.
- In a small bowl beat egg with a bit of silan. Brush egg mixture over the challah.
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃ degrees and bake for about 20-25 minutes until brown.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE RECIPIE & THE VIDEO WITH IT TO SHOW HOW TO ROLL IT IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I WILL BE MAKING THIS FOR A CENTERPIECE TO CELEBRATE THE 76 THIS YEAR! WHAT BEAUTIFUL THINGS!