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Apple Honey Challah

Apple Honey Challah

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon active yeast
  • 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1/4 cup honey plus two tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 cups chopped apples

Method
 

  1. Cook apples until soft in a small pan with a few tablespoons of water. Set aside
  2. In a large bowl add 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons honey. Mix well
  3. Add yeast and mix. Let sit for 10 minutes
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients besides the flour and mix well.
  5. Add flour and mix until combined
  6. Turn on to the counter and begin kneading
  7. Knead for 5-10 minutes until dough is elastic
  8. Cover bowl and let rise until at least doubled in size
  9. Divide dough into three. Flatten dough into 4x6 inch rectangle
  10. Sprinkle each dough with 1/3 of the apples.
  11. Roll up and stretch the rope and then knot it.
  12. Set on baking sheet and let rise for 45 minutes
  13. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  14. Brush challah with egg wash and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown