Water Challah

Photo: flickr user The Gifted Photographer

Ingredients

2 envs Dry Yeast

cup Warm Water

2 tablespoons Sugar

3 tablespoons Oil

1 Egg Plus

Egg White

1 tablespoon Salt

9 cups Flour

1 Egg Yolk Plus

1 tablespoon Water

Poppy Seeds

Preparation

Makes 3 loaves

In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. Add sugar and let stand until bubbles. Add oil, egg, egg white, salt and 3 cups flour. Add flour a cup at a time until can be kneaded. Knead 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Lightly flour dough and place in clean bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled - 1-2 hours.

Knead again 4-5 minutes Divide dough into 3 portions and shape. Place in lightly greased and floured pans. Let rise, covered until doubled - about 1/2 hour.

Preheat oven to 350. Glaze and sprinkle. Bake 35-45 minutes.