FLAVORFUL CHALLAH BREAD-HOMEMADE

Steps:

• Heat broth and water in a 1 qt. saucepan over low heat until warm ,but not hot. Place the the yeast into a large bowl. Add the lukewarm broth mixture and stir until the yeast is dissolved.
• Add 3 eggs, oil, salt and sugar to the bowl and beat with a whisk. Stir in the flour, a little at a time. Place well blended dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth but a little sticky. Lightly grease a large bowl with butter. Add the dough and turn to coat.Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until double in size.
• Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl with a whisk. Punch down dough. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope. Place 3 ropes side-by-side on a greased baking sheet. Begin to braid in the middle of the ropes and braid one end at a time. Repeat with the remaining ropes. Brush loaves with the egg mixture. Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour or until double in size.
• Heat oven to 350^. Bake for 30 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown and slightly warm to the touch on bottom side. Remove loaves and cool on wire rack- brush tops with melted butter and garlic powder ,if desired.