Challah (Family Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• pinch of sugar
• 4 tsp dry yeast
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4.5 cups bread flour
• 2 ½ tsp salt
• Egg wash, for brushing

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast and pinch of sugar. Wait until bubbly.
2. Add rest of ingredients and mix.
3. Knead for about 10 minutes.
4. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled (1 - 1 ½ hours).
5. Braid and place on a parchment covered sheet.
6. Let rise another 45 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375F. Brush with egg wash.
8. Place bread in oven, reduce to 350F, bake for approximately 30 minutes.