Parshas Vayechi
Hand Switch Sandwich Challah

In this week’s Parsha Yaakov blesses Yosef’s sons, Menashe and Ephraim.

Yosef places Menashe under his father’s right hand since he was older to receive the greater blessing from Yaakov’s dominant right hand.

Ephraim who was younger than Menashe was placed under Yaakov’s left.

However, Yaakov switches his hands and places his right hand on Ephraim’s head and his left hand on Menashe’s head.

Food of the week = Hand Shaped Challah

Shabbat Shalom and B’tayavon!

Ingredients

1 package of rapid-rise yeast

1 cup of warm water

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup oil

1 egg

4 cups flour

1/2 Tbsp salt

Optional: garlic cube

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add and stir in 1 Tbsp of sugar, leave it for 10 minutes until it starts bubbling.
Add salt, oil, egg, sugar, garlic cube and mix well.
Gradually add flour 1 cup at a time mixing after each addition.
As mixture becomes stiff knead until dough is smooth and elastic (not sticky).
Cover with plastic and allow to rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Separate challah and make a blessing if appropriate.
Form dough into the shape of a right and left hand carefully using a knife.
Paint challah with beaten egg.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.