Holla for Challah – Leels Cooks
Braided loaves can be daunting, but they’re really not that difficult and absolutely worth the effort (and the french toast afterward <_<). I’m a messy, impatient, lazy cook. But in order to make great bread, all you have to do is follow the directions. If I can somehow manage, so can you! What You Need: 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash) 1/4 cup (2 ounces) neutral-flavored … Read more