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.