Challah

Directions

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   {"0":"1 package dry yeast","1":"dissolve that in 1 1\/3 cup warm water, stir to dissolve","2":"then add 1\/3 cup sugar, give it one stir and then let it sit undisturbed until it bubbles (usually 2-3 min)","3":"then whisk in 1 egg, 2 tsp salt, 1\/3 cup of vegetable oil, and once that's combined start adding flour 1 cup at a time, stirring w\/a wooden spoon to combine until it forms a sticky dough. you can also add raisins or chocolate chips if you want at this point. then you can flour your hands and start adding more flour until it forms a dough that can be kneaded. knead for about 5 minutes and then put it in a greased bowl (I cover it with an oiled paper towel) and let rise for an hour. then take it out, punch it down and knead again for a few minutes then shape it into loaves and glaze it with egg wash.","5":"at this point, let the shaped\/glazed loaves rise a second time for 2 hours.","7":"then bake at 350 for 20-30minutes. let cool on racks."}