Abm Challah Bread (From Traditions Renewed Website)

This is NOT a recipe I made, but one that I've used for years and wanted to make sure I had it in a "safe" place.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  xlarge eggs, Lightly Beaten
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  cups  all purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon active dry yeast

Directions

1. Put all ingredients into machine pan in order listed and set on dough setting.
2. When dough is finished turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Split into 6 equal parts. (for the 6 days in the week).
3. Carefully make the parts into elongated shapes and braid them together pinch the ends together so they join.
4. Put on a no stick baking pan or cookie sheet to bake.
5. Egg Glaze: 1 beaten egg + 1 Tbsp water.
6. Brush glaze over the top of the dough. You can sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds or candy sprinkles.
7. Cover Dough and let stand 15 minutes.
8. Bake in 375º oven for 25 to 35 minute.