challah ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup honey
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• stir the oil, honey, eggs, salt and four cups of flour into the yeast mixture; beat well. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• deflate the dough and turn it out a floured surface divide into 4 pieces and braid. place the loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, combine the egg white and water; beat lightly. brush the risen loaf with the egg wash.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.