Challah

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 c. warm water
  • 6 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 9 c. flour (as needed)
  • 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add sugar, salt, oil, eggs and approximately 6 cups flour. Beat thoroughly. Add more flour. Turn onto floured surface and knead adding more flour as needed. Place in greased covered bowl until tripled or 1 1/2 hours. Divide into thirds.
  2. 2
    Divide each third again into thirds and shape into 3 ropes.
  3. 3
    Braid ropes together. Let rise on cookie sheets until triple. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seed.
  4. 4
    Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or golden brown.

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