Make this delicious and easy challah recipe in celebration of the weekly day of rest, Shabbat.
Ingredients
1 package yeast
1 cup warm water
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup melted margarine
4 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Soften yeast in warm water, add eggs and margarine. Stir in dry ingredients. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight. Take the dough mixture out of the refrigerator and let stand for 15 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a well-floured board. If the dough is sticky, add flour as needed. Cut in ½ for 2 loaves. Braid or put into two greased loaf pans. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 ½ hours.
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Preparation/Cook Time
Bake in a preheated oven 425° for about 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 325° for about 15 minutes or until browned on top.