Ingredients

The following ingredients have 25 Servings
  • 1½ cups warm water 
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cups high-gluten (bread) or all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoons active dry yeast

Instruction

  • Place the water, egg, salt, evoo, flour, sugar and yeast in that order or according to manufacturer's instructions into the bread machine.   Turn the machine to dough cycle (or go ahead and set for regular white bread if you want to make a challah loaf).  When the machine beeps, remove dough to floured counter, preheat the oven to 350°F.  Divide the dough in thirds, divide each third into thirds again and proceed to braid as desired. Place on a baking sheet or loaf pan covered with parchment.  Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.  Egg wash and place in oven, bake 15-20 minutes.