Braided Challah Bread
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
2 loaves
- Serves:
- 10-12
ingredients
- 63.78 g active dry yeast
- 236.59 ml warm water (110-115 degrees )
- 118.29 ml vegetable oil
- 78.78 ml sugar
- 14.79 ml salt
- 4 eggs
- 1537.83 ml all-purpose flour
directions
- In a large bowl,dissolve yeast in warm water.Add the oil,sugar and four cups flour:beat until smooth.Stir in enough flour to form a firm dough.
- Turn onto a flour surface:knead until smooth and elastic,about 6-8 minutes.Place in a grease bowl,turning once to grease top.Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled,about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down,turn once onto a lightly floured surface:divide in half.Divide each portion into thirds,Shape each piece into a 15" rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid:Pinch ends to seal and tuck under.Repeat with remaining dough.Cover and let rise until doubles:about 1 hour.
- Brush top with beaten egg and water.Cover with poppy seed if desired.Bake at 350 degree's for 30 minutes or until golden brown.Remove from pan and cool.
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Cooking was never fun for my wife or I.We only did it to stay alive.When our children were young and we told them to get ready for dinner---they went to the car.Being retired for several years we both are enjoying cooking.We are not into developing recipes as yet.We just love trying others.