Challah

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup water
• 1 egg
• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 3.25 cups bread flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons yeast
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 Tablespoons cold water
• 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1. Place all ingredients other than the last three in a stand mixer, mix into dough.
2. Divide dough into three ropes. Braid together in classic challah shape.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (about 45 minutes).
4. Mix egg yolk with cold water and brush over braided dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
5. Bake in a 375-degree oven until golden brown (about 25 minutes).

Comments

Adapted from Betty Crocker's Bread Machine Recipes