Bread Machine Challah

• water↗1 cup
• oil3 1⁄2 tablespoons
• egg yolks↗3
• flour, and↗3 1⁄2 cups
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• dry yeast↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• egg↗1
• sesame seeds (optional) or poppy seed (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients in the bread machine in the order required by your machine and set it for dough cycle.

2. 2

   After the dough cycle finishes, take out the dough and divide into 4-5 pieces.

3. 3

   Divide each piece into 3-6 ropes and braid to make 4-5 challahs.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 350.

5. 5

   Place challahs on a lined baking sheet and cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.