Focaccia Challah

The flavors of Italy are some of the best the world has to offer. My focaccia challah is made with a variety of classic Italian flavors including extra virgin olive oil, herbs and sundried tomatoes. If you close your eyes while taking your first bite of this bread, you will be convinced you are in a café somewhere in Italy enjoying focaccia fresh from the oven. All you need now is a hot bowl of pasta and a glass of Italian wine. Buon Appetito!

Focaccia Challah

 

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Prep time

1 hour 30 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

1 hour 50 mins

 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. dry active yeast
• 1½ cups luke warm water
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp. dry Italian herbs
• ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped and stored in oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 6-8 cups all purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk plus 1 tbsp. of water (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. In a mixer, combine yeast and warm water.
2. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Attach the dough attachment to the mixer.
4. With the mixer on low, add all ingredients except flour.
5. When well combined, gradually add flour, one cup at a time until dough forms a ball that is just slightly sticky.
6. Remove dough and add to a greased bowl.
7. Cover and let stand until dough has doubled in size.
8. Remove dough from bowl and braid as desired.
9. Place on greased pan.
10. Brush with egg wash.
11. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

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