Egg Challah Bread

1. 1

   Combine these ingredients and let sit in warm place until it bubbles and foams, proofing the yeast and sift 2 1/2 cups of the flour into a glass bowl.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center and add the yeast, 3 eggs, veg.

3. 3

   oil, honey and salt.

4. 4

   Beat either with dough hooks, or by hand until well mixed and a soft dough is formed.

5. 5

   Start to add more flour and knead it in until you get a non-sticky dough ball.

6. 6

   Turn out onto floured surface and knead it for ten minutes until very elastic.

7. 7

   3 to 5 mins.

8. 8

   Oil a bowl and place the dough ball in it and coat well.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise in warm place for 2 1/2 hrs.

10. 10

    Punch down.

11. 11

    Let stand covered for 1 hour.

12. 12

    Punch down.

13. 13

    Remove to floured board and shape into a round by rolling on the board until it is a rope.

14. 14

    Curl it up and place on oiled sheet and cover and let stand for 1 hour or until double.

15. 15

    Brush with beaten egg and bake at 375F (190C) for 15 mins., lower to 350F (180C) and bake for 25 mins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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