CHALLAH

 

Joyce’s CHALLAH                                                      yield: 2 large loaves

Ingredients: 

2 package of yeast (4 ½ teaspoon)

2 -2 1/2 cups of lukewarm water

2 tsp salt

1/2 cup plus 1 TBS sugar

8 cups flour 

4 TBS oil

3 eggs - divided

Sesame seeds, optional

 

 Method:

1.      Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water, add the salt and 1TBS sugar and let it rise for 15 minutes. 

2.      Sift flour into large bowl; add the yeast mixture, the remaining sugar,oil, 2 eggs, and enough water to make  a soft  dough,  knead until satin-smooth.

3.      Place in a large greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk( about 2 1/2 hours ). Punch down and divide into 2 equal parts.  For two large  loaves .

4.      Divide each ball into 6 parts.  Then roll with your hands into ropes.  Then join the 6 strips at the top and then braid it .

5.      Place on greased cookies sheet. Let rise 1/2 hour.  Covered with a damp rag.

6.      Then brush with egg wash.  Add sesame seeds or whatever topping you want for your bread and bake at 350ﾟF For 45 minutes.