Challah

JoreeJoree Rosenblatt

ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c warm water (105-115 degrees)
  • 2 packages Fleischman’s yeast
  • 1/2 c honey (or sugar)
  • 3 t salt
  • 1/2 c oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 4-5 c flour
  • 1 egg plus 1 T water for glaze

directions

  • 1

    ~ Dissolve yeast in water and stir - add in honey and let sit for at least 5 minutes.

  • 2

    ~ Add and stir in remaining ingredients - dough should be pretty stiff. Knead until elastic and smooth - should not be sticky

  • 3

    ~ Lightly grease a bowl and put dough in and cover. Let rise for at least 2 hours or overnight. Punch it down and let rise again.

  • 4

    ~ Preheat oven to 375

  • 5

    ~ Punch down dough and divide into 3 equal pieces; roll each piece into a long log - braid them together. Glaze with egg mixture

  • 6

    ~ Bake 30-40 minutes until golden

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