Challah

1. 1

   combine 1/4 cup flour,suger,yeast and salt.

2. 2

   Bring 21/2 c water with the saffron in it to a boil.

3. 3

   then let stand until lukewarm.

4. 4

   Stir the water along with the oil into the flour mixture.

5. 5

   At high speed beat for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

7. 7

   Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough (about 4C).

8. 8

   Knead by hand until smooth.

9. 9

   Place dough in a lightlty greased bowl.

10. 10

    Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Punch down Turn out onto lightly floured board.

12. 12

    Divide into 3 equal parts, divide each again into 3 parts.

13. 13

    roll each into a one inch rope.

14. 14

    Braid 3 ropes into a bread.

15. 15

    Place on lighlty greased cookie sheet and cover with damp towel.

16. 16

    Let rise 1 hour.

17. 17

    Bake 350 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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