 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, 2 cups
at a time, 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.
Separate challah without a
blessing.
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. Bake for
45 minutes to 1 hour. If unable
to shape loaves after first
rising, punch down dough and
let rise again. |
