CHALLAH EGG BRAID BREAD 
1 3/4 c. warm water (110 degrees)
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active yeast (1 tbsp.)
1 whole egg
3 egg yolks
About 7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 whole egg, beaten
1/4 c. sesame seeds

Combine warm water, oil, honey, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over mixture. Stir to blend. Beat in 1 whole egg and egg yolks. Gradually stir in about 7 1/2 cups flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Cover with dry cloth towel and let rest 15 minutes.

Lightly oil a baking sheet and set aside. Then put dough onto floured surface. Knead adding more flour if necessary until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide into 3 equal parts. Roll each into 14 inch rope. Place on prepared baking sheet. Press ends and braid. Tuck under ends. Cover with dry cloth, let rise until double in size.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 50 minutes or until bread is golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

 

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