Challah in a Bag Recipe by Galilee Green

Challah in a Bag Recipe

One of the most popular videos lately is the “Challah in a Bag.” I thought I’d give it a try and designed my own Galilee Green version using our extra virgin olive oil  and raw natural honey from Israel.

This recipe is great because you don’t mess up any bowls and the rising time is shorter than usual challah recipes. It’s perfect for busy Fridays when time is short but tradition still matters.

I always add honey to my dough to remember the Manna that God provided the Jews in the desert for forty years, infusing each bite with sweetness and spiritual meaning.

Ingredients:

Mix Ingredients in a bag

Place in Bowl of Warm Water

• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup Galilee Green Olive Oil
• 1 egg
• 3 cups flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tablespoon Galilee Green honey
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• extra ¼ cup flour
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Challah in a Bag Directions:

Shape and Braid

1. Place all the ingredients except for the extra ¼ cup flour in a strong Ziploc plastic bag
2. Mix and knead well
3. Place in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes
4. Add the extra ¼ cup of flour
5. Mix and knead again well
6. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1 – 2 hours
7. Remove from the bag and shape into 2 braids of challah
8. Let rise another hour
9. Brush with egg wash – 1 egg + 2 tablespoon water + ½ teaspoons of sugar
10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
11. Bake at 350F/180C for 30 minutes or until done
12. Cool on a baker’s rack

You’ll be amazed with how simple it is to make this challah in a bag and hardly any cleanup.  ENJOY!!

Challah in a Bag is yummier with
Galilee Green Olive Oil and Raw Natural Honey

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