2/3 c Lukewarm water
4 ts Oil
1 lg Egg (or 1/4 c. egg
-substitute or 2 egg whites
-& a few dropsyellow food
-dye)
3 c Flour
2 tb Sugar or equivalent sweetner
1 1/3 ts Salt (opt.)
1 1/3 pk (2-1/4 tsp./pkg) dry yeast
Raisins (opt.)
1 Egg or water spray or spray
-oil (for crust – opt.)
Poppy seeds (opt.)
Source: 2 regular loaves or 4 small
Place first 8 ingredients in mixing bucket in order listed. Return bucket
to bread machine, set on dough cycle and start. At the end of dough cycle
remove dough from machine. Shape or braid. Place in greased loaf pans or
baking sheets. Let rise about 45 min.; after 35 min. preheat oven to 350o
F. Take Challah, if appropriate to your tradition. (Break off an olive size
piece of dough, say bracha & throw dough piece into bottom of oven.)
Brush tops with egg wash. (Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.) Bake 30
minutes, until golden brown. Remove from pans immediately and let cool on
towel or rack. Store in tightly closed plastic bags. May be frozen.
Yields
1 Servings