water challah recipe

This challah is a water challah, which is particularly popular in Israel.  It does not call for any eggs (except for an egg wash), but is still light and fluffy.

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sesame seeds

egg, beaten

all-purpose flour (600 grams)

white sugar (150 grams)

oil (80 milliliters)

yeast

salt

water, warm (355 milliliters)

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine...

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, oil, yeast, salt.

Using a bread hook, knead, adding the water...

Using a bread hook, knead, adding the water about a quarter cup at a time until the dough feels similar to play-doh. 

Cover with a damp towel and set in...

Cover with a damp towel and set in a warm place. Let the dough rise until double in size (about 45 minutes).

Remove the dough and divide it in half. Take...

Remove the dough and divide it in half. Take one half and braid on a floured surface. Repeat with the remaining dough. 

Place both on a parchment paper lined baking...

Place both on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash.  Let rise until double in size (about 45 minutes). 

Add sesame seeds if desired.

Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until...

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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