Hallah Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms
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Hallah Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms recipe. A classic stuffing recipe made with delicious Hallah bread.
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Ingredients
hallah - loaf | 1 | sliced thick |
butter | 1 cup | |
yellow onion | 1 | chopped |
button mushroom | 1 lb | chopped |
salt | 1 tsp | to taste |
black pepper | 1/2 tsp | to taste |
matzo meal | 2 Tbsps | |
egg | 2 | beaten |
chicken broth | 1 cup | |
Italian parsley | 1/2 cup | minced |
Directions
- Place the sliced hallah on baking sheets and cover. Allow to sit for 2 days until the bread is hard and stale.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease your baking dish with a small portion of the butter.
- Tear the hallah into 4 pieces per slice and gently sprinkle with water until the bread pieces are moist. Squeeze out the excess water of each piece and set aside.
- In a large stockpot melt a 1/4 of the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the hallah pieces, matzo meal, and Italian parsley. Combine.
- Add the chicken broth and beaten eggs. Combine well.
- Place the stuffing in the greased baking dish. Take the remaining butter and dollop it on top of the stuffing.
- Place uncovered in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the top of the stuffing is crisp.
Notes
Hallah is a traditional Jewish yeast bread that is served on the Sabbath, holidays, and other ceremonial occassions. The bread is rich with eggs and traditionally made in a braided form.