Soft Honey Challah

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl mix water, yeast and sugar.

2. 2

   Sit 10 minutes till frothy.

3. 3

   Mix in honey, oil and eggs.

4. 4

   Add 5 C flour and salt.

5. 5

   Mix by hand or electric mixer.

6. 6

   Add more flour till smooth and slightly sticky.

7. 7

   Remove dough, oil bowl, return dough.

8. 8

   Cover, rise 1½-2 hours to double. (Can fridge if not ready — remove 30 minutes before baking.) Divide into strands. (Makes 10 personal challahs for schnitzel sandwiches.) Shape into balls, rest 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Shape challahs, place on lined sheet or in individual greased pans.

10. 10

    Rise 30 minutes.

11. 11

    For personal: 6 per lined sheet.

12. 12

    Beat egg + 1 t water (add silan for extra golden).

13. 13

    Brush, sprinkle seeds.

14. 14

    Bake on 350 for 35-40 minutes until deep golden brown.

15. 15

    Smaller = shorter time.

16. 16

    Individual pans bake longer to fully cook middle.