Challah

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 6 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F), 1 tbsp yeast, and 2 tbsp sugar. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 1/4 cup oil, 1 egg, and 1/2 tbsp salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add 3 cups flour and stir until a dough forms. Knead in the remaining 3 cups flour, adding up to 1/4 cup additional water if the dough is too dry. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic or use kitchen aid mixer
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
5. Punch down dough, divide into 3 equal parts. Roll each into a long rope. Braid the ropes together, pinching ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet.
6. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
7. Brush with egg wash and add toppings. Our favourites are any of: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything by the bagel spice, Rosemarry, or zaatar
8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
9. Cool on a wire rack.