Challah Bread

(Jewish Braided Bread)

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2 T SAF yeast (or 3 T other)

2 c warm water

½ c sugar

scant T salt

½ c canola oil

7-8 c flour

4-5 large eggs

Add water to mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water. Then sprinkle sugan, then salt. Let proof. Add oil and 3 cups of flour. Mix together. Add eggs. Mix well. Then add 4 cups of flour. Mix. Add more flour as needed – usually 1 ½ to 2 cups more. Hand knead if mixer didn’t knead enough. Let rise at least 1 hour. Separate into 3 large pieces or 36 small rolls. Divide each piece into three more pieces. Roll into snakes and braid together. Let rise. Then brush with egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 T water) over bread. Sprinkle with popply seeds or sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees until done (16-18 minutes). Makes 3 loves.