Challah

Directions

1. 1
   combine 1/4 cup flour,suger,yeast and salt.
2. 2
   Bring 21/2 c water with the saffron in it to a boil.
3. 3
   then let stand until lukewarm.
4. 4
   Stir the water along with the oil into the flour mixture.
5. 5
   At high speed beat for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough (about 4C).
8. 8
   Knead by hand until smooth.
9. 9
   Place dough in a lightlty greased bowl.
10. 10
    Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
11. 11
    Punch down Turn out onto lightly floured board.
12. 12
    Divide into 3 equal parts, divide each again into 3 parts.
13. 13
    roll each into a one inch rope.
14. 14
    Braid 3 ropes into a bread.
15. 15
    Place on lighlty greased cookie sheet and cover with damp towel.
16. 16
    Let rise 1 hour.
17. 17
    Bake 350 45 minutes.