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Parve
Easy
2 Hours
Diets 
Yields 4 medium challahs
1 and 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon bread machine yeast
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs
3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) Gefen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tablespoon (1 and 1/2 teaspoons) pink Himalayan sea salt or table salt, such as Gefen
5 cups bread flour, such as Glicks
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Gefen Honey or sugar
Place ingredients in the machine in order of manufacturer’s instructions. Set to the Dough setting.
When the dough is ready, spray your workspace with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Using a sharp knife, separate your dough into evenly sized balls. I find a kitchen scale is a challah saver which yields even, beautiful challahs that look incredible and bake perfectly. I recommend six and a half ounces per ball, but it’s up to you.
Separate each portion of dough into three strands (or more). Braid/shape to your liking.
Place on Gefen Parchment-lined baking sheet or in a sprayed loaf or challah pan.
Allow to rise approximately 20 to 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, beat two eggs with a teaspoon (or more) of honey or sugar, and mix well.
Using a pastry brush, brush egg mixture over challah. If desired, top with sesame seeds or your other favorite toppings.
Bake 25 minutes before checking on your challahs.
Rotate pans and continue to bake another 10 minutes. You can tell the challah is fully baked by checking the bottom. It should sound hollow when tapped and be golden brown. The top should also be slightly firm without any soft spots.
Remove from oven and cool slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Once challahs are cool, slice and enjoy!
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