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Jewish Challah Bread

This recipe makes 2 loaves of a
Nice firm bread, great for slicing at angle and serving with your favorite soup.
Kitchen aid a must.
Be sure to warm all your utinsels under hot water so the bread preforms faster.

2 cups very warm water, not hot.
1 package yeast or 1 tablepoon
1 tablespoon sugar
Place in large pre warmed bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes

In small bowl,
mix 2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons oil (I used olive however vegetable may be lighter)
Mix with fork and add to yeast mixture,
Begin adding flour, 7-8 cups,
1 1/2 tsp salt.
Add flour slowly and knead in mixer for 10 minutes,
Kneading is very important in this Jewish Bread
Place in warm spot in oiled bowl, cover with oiled cloth or damp cloth, Let rise until double.
Punch down, Cut into 6 equal pieces, Roll each piece into a rope, 14 inches long( approx,)
Braid 3 pieces into rope, , Brush with 1 egg beat with one tsp water. This addition makes for a beautiful loaf of bread.

Bake 20 minutes in preheated 400 degree oven.

Enjoy it is a great bread.