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====Challah====
Date added: 2021/11/14

===Ingredients==
  *2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  *2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  *7 oz warm water (120-130 F)
  *1/4 cup neutral oil, plus more for greasing the bowl
  *4 large eggs
  *1/4 cup granulated sugar
  *2 teaspoons kosher salt
  *600 grams bread flour

===Method===
  -Dissolve yeast and two teaspoons of sugar in warm water until foamy.
  -Add remaining sugar, oil, three eggs, and salt and stir to combine thoroughly.
  -Add bread flour and knead until a smooth, elastic dough is formed.
  -Transfer dough to a clean well-oiled boil and place in a warm place for an hour.
  -Flip dough and gently depress. Let rise another 30 minutes.
  -Divide dough into six equal pieces and braid as follows:
    - Move the outside right strand over 2 strands. 
    - Then take the second strand from the left and move it to the far right. 
    - Take the outside left strand and move it over 2. 
    - Move second strand from the right over to the far left. 
    - Start over with the outside right strand. 
    - Continue this until all strands are braided and tuck ends under.
  - Place braided loaf on a silicon sheet lined cookie sheet. Beat remaining egg in a bowl and brush over loaf to thoroughly coat with egg wash.
  - Let rise another hour. Preheat oven to 350. 
  - Bake for 30-35 minutes until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when rapped with your knuckles.
  - Let cool at least 30 minutes, slice and enjoy.

===Notes===
This recipe makes one loaf. The original yields two. Scale as needed for holiday baking etc. Makes great french toast and sandwiches.
Inspired by: https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/09/best-challah-egg-bread/