Mom's Challah

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl mix water, yeast and sugar.

2. 2

   Sit 10 minutes till frothy.

3. 3

   Mix in eggs and oil.

4. 4

   Start adding flour and salt (don't add all at once).

5. 5

   Slowly add while kneading till smooth and bouncy. (Mix by hand or electric mixer.) Cover, rise 1½-2 hours to double. (Can rise in fridge for slower rise.) Divide into as many strands as needed, shape into balls.

6. 6

   Rest 15 minutes (gluten settles).

7. 7

   Roll first ball into rope, let sit while rolling rest.

8. 8

   Reroll ropes.

9. 9

   Shape challahs.

10. 10

    Rise 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Brush with egg wash, sprinkle seeds.

12. 12

    Bake on 350 for 40-50 minutes until deep golden brown.