Always Successful Challah

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 8 -9 cups flour (pre-sifted is fine)
• 3/4-1 cup sugar
• sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 ounces fresh yeast
• 2 1/2 cups water (warm, use your wrist to check it)
• 1/2 cup oil
• 5 eggs

Recipe

• 1 mix together the water and the yeast with a handful of sugar let sit covered for about 10 minutes until yeast activates.mix in 2 1/2 cups flour, the sugar and oil.mix in 4 eggs.mix in 1 1/2 cups flour very well.add another 4-5 cups flour until a soft dough is formed.knead well.place dough into a large oiled bowl, cover with saran wrap and dish towel and keep out of draft.let rise until double 1-2 hours. divide dough into 3 equal balls.if making a 3 braided challah divide each ball into 3 parts roll out and braid.if making a 6 braided challh divide each ball into 6 parts roll out and braid.let rise for about 1/2 hour uncovered.beat egg and brush on challah.bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.