Grandma Ida's Challah

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix dry ingredients (yeast, flour, sugar, and salt) in large bowl, using 4 cups of the flour.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center. Into the well, put eggs, oil, and water.

3. 3

   Stir to dampen flour. Add enough flour so that dough becomes smooth and cleans sides of bowl if you are using a dough hook. Else knead on floured board.

4. 4

   Place dough in oiled and let rise until double in bulk.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half and each half into 3 or 4 pieces.

6. 6

   For each loaf, roll out the pieces into ropes and braid from the middle to the ends.

7. 7

   Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet or in greased loaf pans.

8. 8

   Brush the top of each loaf with egg glaze if desired.

9. 9

   Allow to rise again until double.

10. 10

    Bake 30 - 45 min @ 350.