Braided Challah Bread (bread Machine)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 7 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 egg yolks
• 2/3 cup water

Recipe

• 1 place ingredients into bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
• 2 set on dough cycle.
• 3 place dough a lightly floured board and divide into three equal parts.
• 4 stretch or roll each part into 9" ropes and braid.
• 5 place on greased cookie sheet, cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
• 6 preheat oven to 350°.
• 7 mix together one egg yolk and a tablespoon of water and brush over bread, then sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
• 8 bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
• 9 cool on wire rack.