Challah Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve the 2.25 tsp yeast and 1 tbsp honey in the 1.5 cups warm water; let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the remaining honey, 2 eggs, 0.25 cup olive oil, and 1.5 tsp salt to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.

3. 3

   Gradually add the 4 cups flour, mixing until a soft dough forms; knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Punch down the dough, divide into 3 equal parts, and roll each into a long rope; braid the ropes together and tuck the ends under.

6. 6

   Place the braided loaf on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes; brush with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with the 2 tbsp sesame seeds and fresh rosemary.

7. 7

   Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 30-35 minutes; cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

• large mixing bowl
• baking sheet
• wire rack

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