Challah ( Egg Bread )

Directions

• 1st Step
• In a big bowl mix warm Water , Flour & Active Dry Yeast . Let it stand for 10-20min , or until the yeast starts to puff up .
• 2nd Step
• Whisk in Sugar , Oil , Eggs & Salt .
• 3rd Step
• Add Flour , add 1 cup at a time , knead the dough with your hands . If the dough is sticky add some more Flour & make a dough which don’t stick . Into that add Oil & knead again . Cover the dough with a plastic wrap & allow it rise , around 2hrs .
• After 1hrs open the wrap & pat down the dough . Again wrap the dough & allow it to rise for 1hrs.
• 4th Step
• After 2 hrs take the dough outside & knead for 5min , divide the dough into equal 3 parts & roll the dough into 9 inch long rope . Braid the 3 ropes together & pinch the ends to seal . Transfer this into a greased baking sheet & cover with a dish cloth . Allow the dough to rise again .
• 5th Step
• Pre – heat the Oven to 325 degree . Beat 1 egg & brush it on the top of the braid . Sprinkle with some Poppy Seeds or Sesame Seeds . Bake for 30 – 40 min or until bread is golden brown color . Cool the bread for 1hr , slice & enjoy !!!!!!!!