Name: Challah in a Hurry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) - 1 ½ cups; Margarine, melted - 1 cup; White sugar - ¾ cup; Egg, beaten - 3; Active dry yeast - 4 ½ teaspoons; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Bread flour - 7 ½ cups; Egg, beaten - 1; Poppy seeds (Optional) - 2 tablespoons; Sesame seeds (Optional) - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Challah in a Hurry

1. Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups

2. Margarine, melted 1 cup

3. White sugar ¾ cup

4. Egg, beaten 3

5. Active dry yeast 4 ½ teaspoons

6. Salt 1 teaspoon

7. Bread flour 7 ½ cups

8. Egg, beaten 1

9. Poppy seeds (Optional) 2 tablespoons

10. Sesame seeds (Optional) 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Challah in a Hurry

1 . Stage

In a medium bowl, blend together warm water, melted margarine, sugar, and 3 beaten eggs.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, mix together yeast, salt, and 7 cups of flour. Gradually stir in liquid ingredients, and mix until dough holds together.

3 . Stage

Knead dough on a floured surface with remaining flour until smooth.

4 . Stage

Split dough into 2 large pieces. Split 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 onto 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.

5 . Stage

Bake in a preheated 325-degree F (165-degrees C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.