1 T active dry yeast
1/4 C water
4 large eggs
1/4 C sugar
1/3 C + 1 T of any of The Olive Bin's Extra Virgin Olive Oils
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 1/2 C all-purpose flour
Challah
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir yeast into water to soften for 5 minutes. Add three eggs, sugar, oil, and salt; beat lightly. Add flour in small increments, continuing to mix, until you have a smooth, moist, elastic dough.
- Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface; knead by hand for 5 more minutes.
- Put the dough into a large oiled bowl, turning once to coat the entire ball of dough with oil. Cover and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly oiled work surface. Divide into thirds. Braid into a rope about 20 inches long.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Allow to cool before serving.