Challah

Directions

1. 1
   Bread Machine method: Have liquids ingredients at 80 degrees and all others at room temperature.
2. 2
   Place in pan basket in order listed.
3. 3
   select dough/manual cycle.
4. 4
   Do not use delay timer.
5. 5
   Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading, making adjustments if necessary.
6. 6
   At the end of cycle, remove dough and follow shaping and baking insructions.
7. 7
   Raising, Shaping and Baking: Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease.
8. 8
   Cover, let rise until dough until almost double.
9. 9
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove bubbles.
10. 10
    roll or pat into a 14-x7-inch rectangle, Starting with the shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into a roll.
11. 11
    Pinch edges and ends to seal.
12. 12
    Place in greased 9-x-5-inch loaf pan.
13. 13
    cover, let rise until indentation remains after touching, Brush loaf with slightly beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water.
14. 14
    sprinkle with sesame or Poppy seeds, bake in preheated 375 degree oven 30 to 40 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove from pan; cool.