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Nora's Challah Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Place the dough hook on a Kitchenaid mixer.
Step #2 In the mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
Step #3 Stir in the eggs, olive oil & honey, then add the salt.
Step #4 Place the bowl on the mixer, turn it on at a lowish speed & slowly begin adding the flour, a few tbsps-ful at a time.
Step #5 Depending upon the time of year & the humidity in your kitchen, you may need to add more flour to get the right consistency.
Step #6 Only add a few spoons-ful at a time.
Step #7 The kneaded dough, when patted, should feel firm, smooth & not sticky.
Step #8 When the dough is kneaded, place the ball of dough in a zip top bag coated with cooking spray.
Step #9 Place the zip top bag in a refrigerator overnight.
Step #10 The next day, when ready to bake, remove the dough from the fridge & let it rest on the countertop for about 45 mins.
Step #11 Remove the dough from the bag, punch it down & divide into 3 ropes.
Step #12 Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, then braid the challah on the baking sheet.
Step #13 Brush the finished challah with a mixture of one egg & a tbsp of cold water that has been whisked together.
Step #14 Sprinkle top with kosher salt or sesame seeds if desired.
Step #15 Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins.
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