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