Challah Mom Challah

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water
• 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 7 cups all purpose flour

Method

1. In a large bowl mix warm water, active yeast and 1 tsp of sugar. Mix it and let it sit for 3 mins until foamy
2. Add 2 eggs, oil and sugar to bowl and mix
3. Add flour and salt and start mixing in either a mixer or by hand until the dough has no wrinkles, bumps or bubbles. If kneading by hand, it's best to remove the dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 mins in mixture (dough hook) or 10 minutes by hand.
4. Grease a bowl and place dough inside, grease the top of the dough and cover with kitchen towel and let rise for 1-1.5hrs depending on temperature. You want the dough to double in size.
5. After dough doubles in size remove from bowl on surface and knead for 1 minute to remove any air pockets.
6. Cut the dough into half and cut the half into either 3 pieces, 4 pieces or 6 pieces for braiding.
7. After braiding, place challah on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towel and let it rise for 2hrs or until double in size.
8. Glaze with egg wash, bake 325 degrees F for 25 mins or until golden brown.