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Mini Challah

There's nothing like the aroma of bread baking to warm heart and home. Served fresh from the oven or given as a gift, this pretty braided loaf from our Test Kitchen can bring a holiday feeling to any wintry meal!

8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1-1/2 to 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon cold water
3/4 teaspoon sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar,
salt, egg and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough
remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once
to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about
1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into
thirds. Shape each portion into an 8-in. rope. Place ropes on a
baking sheet coated with cooking spray and braid; pinch ends to seal
and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

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Mini Challah (continued)

Directions (continued)

Beat egg and water; brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy
seeds if desired. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden
brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices).

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 137 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.