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HALF & HALF CHALLAH
INGREDIENTS:
 | 3 oz fresh yeast |
| 1 cup warm water |
| 8 cups white flour |
| 6 cups whole-wheat flour |
| 2/3 cup sugar |
| 1 cup oil |
| 2 Tbsp salt |
| 4 eggs, slightly beaten |
| 3 cups warm water |
GLAZE
| 1 egg yolk, beaten |
| 1 tsp water |
| poppy seeds |
DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water & set aside. Put white & wheat flours in a large bowl, make a well in the center adding sugar, oil, salt & eggs. Add 3 cups warm water & the yeast mixture. Mix & knead until smooth, about 5-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl & oil the top of the dough lightly. Cover & let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Punch down, knead again 2-3 minutes, oil as before & let rise 1 hour. Separate challah with a blessing. Divide dough into five pieces, shape each & put in greased pan. Cover & let rise 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F (176.67 C). Brush loaves with egg glaze (combine egg yolk & water) & sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 45 minutes or until brown. Remove & cool on a rack.
HALF & HALF CHALLAH