Seeded Challah | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Name: Seeded Challah | The Fancy Pants Kitchen
Ingredients: September 9, 2023; The round challahs have no end, symbolizing (and actualizing) our wish for a year in which life and blessings continue without end.; The round shape is a reflection of the continuing cycle of years and seasons.; A round challah represents a crown, reminding us of the sovereignty of G-d.; At this time of year, when our thoughts turn to repentance and resolutions of self-improvement, the round challah reminds us that the opportunity for repentance is never-ending.; 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (200 grams) room-temperature water; 1/2 tbsp plus 3/4 tsp (7.5 grams) active dry yeast; 3 & 1/2 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour (sifted, 11.7%), plus extra for shaping; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar; 1/2 tbsp (7.5 grams) fine salt; 2 & 1/2 tbsp (37.5 grams) sunflower oil, canola oil, or unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1 tablespoon water; Pinch of fine salt; 1/3 cup (45 grams) nigella, poppy, or sesame seeds (or a combination); Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest; by Francine

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The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana) is quickly approaching and to begin the holiday, start with this round Seeded Challah. It's gorgeous, it's delicious and

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Ingredients

September 9, 2023
The round challahs have no end, symbolizing (and actualizing) our wish for a year in which life and blessings continue without end.
The round shape is a reflection of the continuing cycle of years and seasons.
A round challah represents a crown, reminding us of the sovereignty of G-d.
At this time of year, when our thoughts turn to repentance and resolutions of self-improvement, the round challah reminds us that the opportunity for repentance is never-ending.
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (200 grams) room-temperature water
1/2 tbsp plus 3/4 tsp (7.5 grams) active dry yeast
3 & 1/2 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour (sifted, 11.7%), plus extra for shaping
1 large egg
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 tbsp (7.5 grams) fine salt
2 & 1/2 tbsp (37.5 grams) sunflower oil, canola oil, or unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon water
Pinch of fine salt
1/3 cup (45 grams) nigella, poppy, or sesame seeds (or a combination)
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by Francine