MJ Only It's Preparation Day!: Recipes, etc.

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This is not an egg loaf and is particularly light and fluffy. Plus, it doesn't take all day. Find this and other recipes at: TasteOfKosher

This challah is a water challah which is particularly popular in Israel. It does not call for any eggs (except for an egg wash), but is still light and fluffy.

PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 30 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME 2 hours 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups all-purpose flour (640 grams)
• 3/4 cup white sugar (150 grams)
• 1/3 cup oil (80 milliliters)
• 5 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 and 1/2 cup water, warm (355 milliliters)

Wash

• 1 egg, beaten

Optional Topping

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine flour, sugar, oil, yeast, salt.
2. Using a bread hook, knead, adding the water about a quarter cup at a time until the dough feels similar to play-doh.
3. Cover with a damp towel and set in a warm place. Let the dough rise until double in size (about 45 minutes).
4. Remove the dough and divide it in half. Take one half and braid on a floured surface. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Place both on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Let rise until double in size (about 45 minutes).
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

 

[Yahudim]

Ok, it's about 4 hours till sunset here, so...

 

[Yahudim]

I'm thinking about doing one of my favorite dishes for this upcoming Shabbat. Matza Pizza!

Image from Matzah Pizza - What Jew Wanna Eat
I have a few different recipes for this dish. All are fairly quick and easy to make. What are you planning? Going traditional or are you going the road less traveled?

 

[Yahudim]

Little change in recipes this last Sabbath. We went with a variation of a Sephardic Chicken Soup (more like a stew really) served over fresh wheat bread Texas toast. Numerous sides are not shown because I ran out of time.

Carrots, celery, opinions, sweet peppers, garlic, tarragon, cumin, salt, elbow macaroni and lot's of fresh chicken legs and thighs made for a hearty main dish! Oh my! I forgot the sprig of cilantro!

Anyway, I hope you had a great Sabbath rest!