Challah Braid (Bread Machine)

Name: Challah Braid (Bread Machine)
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 12 teaspoons salt; 3 14 cups bread flour; 1 12 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon poppy seed

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 egg
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 12 teaspoons salt
3 14 cups bread flour
1 12 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Directions

1

Add the ingredients according to the instructions for your bread machine and set for the dough cycle.
2

When the dough is ready, place it on a lightly floured surface.
3

Divide into thirds, making three 13-inch long ropes with tapered ends.
4

Pinch the ropes together at one end; braid together.
5

Pinch together at the other end and secure the braid.
6

Transfer the braided dough to a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place 45 minutes or until double in size.
7

Combine the glaze ingredients and brush onto the braid.
8

Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until done.