Thursday, May 12, 2022

Strawberry Lemonade Challah

Another week, a new challah recipe!  

As summer is approaching, I love taking advantage of all the fresh fruits! My favorite drink on a hot day is a sweet and tart strawberry lemonade. So, what better way to welcome warm weather than with a strawberry lemonade challah? 

The strands are stuffed with a freeze dried strawberry and lemon filling, then topped with a fresh strawberry and lemon puréed cobbler topping! 
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
What you will need:

Filling:
I always have dry filling for my babkas on hand in ziploc bags {recipe here} use 8 tbsp of the vanilla pudding powder
½ cup freeze dried strawberries
1 tbsp lemon zest
5-6 tbsp lemon juice

Topping:
3 strawberries, puréed
⅓-½ cup flour
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

Directions:
Make challah dough according to directions here.

Divide dough into 8 equal parts and then roll each part into a log, long enough to fit a loaf pan. {makes 2 loaf challah}

Make the filling by first adding the freeze dried strawberries to a mini blender or food processor, process until almost a fine dust. In a bowl, add all ingredients and stir until combined.
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
Gently flatten each log so that it is about 2 inches wide. Add filling to each flattened log. Pinch the edges to seal, and then braid the logs. Place the challah in a greased loaf pan and let the challah rise for 30 minutes.
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
While the challah is rising, prepare the cobbler topping. Puree the strawberries, then add all ingredients together in a bowl until a thick paste-like consistency is achieved. {may need to adjust the flour amount based on consistency} 
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Once the challah has risen, plop little dollops of the topping all over the top of the challah.
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
Bake for 40-50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the challah is slightly golden.

Once you slice into the challah, you’ll see all the ribbons of strawberry lemon goodness!
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
And, if you happen to have any leftovers after shabbas, it makes a great Sunday brunch French toast!
Strawberry Lemonade Challah ~ The Dreams Weaver
Enjoy!

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