CHALLAH BREAD DOUGH

 

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Egg(s), room temperature plus

1

2

enough Water 80°F/27°C to equal

3/4 cup

11/2 cups

Oil

2 TBL

1/4 cup

Sugar

11/2 TBL

2 TBL

Salt

1 tsp

2 tsp

Bread Flour

2 cups

41/2 cups

RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast

1 tsp

2 tsp

or

 

 

RED STAR® QUICK•RISEYeast

3/4 tsp

11/4 tsp

or

 

 

Bread Machine Yeast

3/4 tsp

11/4 tsp

Program: DOUGH

 

 

GLAZE

 

 

Egg Yolk(s), beaten

1

2

Water

1 TBL

1 TBL

TOPPING

 

 

Poppy Seeds

1 tsp

11/2 TBL

METHOD...

1.Place on a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds, making 3 (10 inch long for regular, 13 inch long for large) ropes with tapered ends. Pinch ropes together at one end, braid together. Pinch together at other end and secure braid.

2.Transfer braided dough to greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.

3.Combine glaze ingredients and brush onto braid. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake at 350°F/177°C for 25 minutes, or until done.

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