challah in a hurry

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 egg, beaten
• 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, blend together warm water, melted margarine, sugar, and 3 beaten eggs
• in a large bowl, mix together yeast, salt, and 7 cups of the flour. gradually stir in liquid ingredients, and mix until dough holds together.
• knead dough on a floured surface with remaining flour until smooth.
• split the dough into 2 large pieces. split the 2 large pieces into 3 pieces each. roll each third into a rope 3/4 inch thick and braid 3 strands together. repeat. place shaped dough greased cookie sheets. brush dough with remaining beaten egg. add poppy or sesame seeds, if desired. let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• bake in a preheated 325 degree f(165 degrees c) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.