Challah – Elisheva’s Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Kg Flour
- 2 Tbs Yeast
- 0.5 to 1 Cup Sugar
- 1.5 to 2 Cups Hot Water Not too hot or it will kill the yeast
- 0.5 Cup Oil
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 2-3 Eggs Optional
- Vegtable Oil
Instructions
- Mix the flour yeast and sugar
- Make a hole in the center and add the water and mix
- Add 1/2 cup oil and mix well
- Add salt and mix well
- If using eggs, add 1-2 and mix well
- Slowly add remaining water and mix until the dough is sticky and comes off the side of the bowl
- Coat the ball of dough with a light coating of oil, cover and let rise ~1 hour
- Shape the bread into desired form (loaf, brade, pull apart, etc)
- Let rise an additional 20-30 minutes
- Brush with egg wash
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes
