The best way to describe this is that if you turned a cinnamon bun into a challah, it would taste like this.
It is definitely a breakfast challah, and perfect for it.
It was also relatively fast to make, start to finish in about 3 hours. When I think about it, it is funny that I think that is quick; I guess I am getting used to the several day process for sourdough breads.
Walnut Apricot Challah
from Planet of the Crepes
0.5 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
0.75 tsp yeast
0.25 tsp salt
ground walnuts, about 1/2 cup
apricot jam
In a separate bowl sift the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter. Add one whole egg and the egg yolk. Add in the yeast mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Pour out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Coat with oil and cover. Allow it to rest in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
Punch down and cut into thirds. Roll out each third into a rectangle. Coat with jam and ground walnuts.
Brush with egg white and bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes, until done.
Cool on a wire rack.
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