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[karma_apple]

Yesss... after trying four different recipes (plus personal alterations), I have finally stumbled upon the perfect challah. And not only that, but I've even learned how to do the traditional six-stranded braid. All I need now is a bigger baking sheet, because this sucker is huuuuge. =D


Challah!!!! (Sorry for my rough directions, lemme know if you need me to clarify anything)
1 pkg yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1/4 hot water (for proofing yeast)
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1 c. hot milk
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 c. water
~1/8 c. honey
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3 eggs
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~5 c. flour
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1 egg

1. Proof the yeast (use 1 c. measuring cup)
2. In a large bowl, combine [milk thru honey] and let cool to just above body temp
3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and add to milk mixture.
4. Add yeast to mixture. Stir.
5. Add 1 cup of flour to the mixture and beat until smooth.
6. Add remaining dough until stiff.
7. Knead 10 min.
8. Grease a clean large bowl with olive oil, coat dough. Let rise (in oven over a pan of hot water) ~1 hr
9. Punch down, let rise 30 min
10. Punch down, form strands & braid loaf. Let rise 30 min.
11. Beat remaining egg and coat loaf. Let rise 30 min. Preheat oven to 350*.
12. Bake apprx. 30 minutes.