Machine Challah

Name: Machine Challah
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 cups bread flour; 2 tablespoons dry milk powder Instant; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg Fork Beaten; 1 tablespoon water

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1 egg
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk powder Instant
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg Fork Beaten
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

Place all ingredients in bread machine in order given. To make the traditional braid, remove dough after first kneading. Divide in 3 parts.
2

Roll each part into 16 inch long ropes. Place on greased baking sheet.
3

Pinch the three ends together and tuck under. Braid the strips- pinch ends together and tuck under. Cover with a tea towel- let stand in oven with light on and door closed for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
4

Remove from oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
5

Mix beaten egg and water and brush over top of braid. Bake in oven for about 25 minutes. Remove to rack to cool.