SPICE & SPIRIT CHALLAH RECIPE -- ONE LOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl. Add honey and let stand 2 minutes, until yeast foams. Add salt, oil, and eggs and mix well.
• Gradually add flour, mixing after each addition. As mixture gets stiff, use floured hands and begin kneading. Knead for 7 minutes, turning dough over often.
• Let rise in greased bowl until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour. Punch down dough.
• Divide dough into thirds, shape as desired, and place in greased pans or on baking sheet. Let rise again until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Brush with glaze( egg yolk and water). Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. .