BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH

Bread Machine Challah image

Provided by Kathie Carr

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c warm water
5 large egg yolks
1 tsp salt
1/3 c oil
4 1/4 c bread flour
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp active dry yeast for bread machine
1 c raisins or chopped apricots
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp poppy seeds or sesame seeds for top of loaf

Steps:

1. Follow directions for making dough in your bread machine. Using first 7 ingredients layer them in bread machine pan. Turn on machine. Add raisins or apricots when dough begins to form.
2. When dough cycle is complete remove dough from machine. Divide in 2 halves. From each half form 3 ropes. Braid 3 ropes into a loaf. Repeat with second 3 ropes. Place loaves on greased cookie sheet. Cover. Let dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
3. Brush the challah with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or a combination of both. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.