Challah

Directions

1. 1
   Combine warm water, dry yeast and 2 teaspoons honey.
2. 2
   Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then add 3 eggs and 1 egg white (reserve yolk for crust).
3. 3
   Add oil, salt, 1 teaspoon honey and flour.
4. 4
   Beat well as you add flour until stiff, then knead and let rise in oiled, covered bowl until double.
5. 5
   Punch down.
6. 6
   Separate and roll into 3 coils.
7. 7
   Start off by pinching the ends together and braid as you would hair.
8. 8
   Place on greased cookie sheet and cover with a towel. Let rise until double in size.
9. 9
   Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven at 425° for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Reduce to 350° and bake for 30 minutes.