Sivan's Delicious Challah Recipe

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CHALLAH RECIPE:
4 Cups of All Purpose Flour
1/3 cup of Cornstarch
1/2 cup of Sugar
1 tablespoon of Yeast
1 Egg
3 tablespoons of Oil
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 Cup of Water

In a food processor with dough blade on, add flour, cornstarch, sugar, yeast (on top of sugar), salt (on opposite side of yeast), oil and egg.

Gradually add water as the processor runs. Allow your food processor to knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.

After mixing, remove dough from the processor and add it to a glass bowl. Drizzle a little bit of oil on top and spread the oil to coat the dough. Cover the bowl with saran or plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Set it aside for 1-1.5 hours.

Open the wrap and take the dough, which should now have doubled in size, and fold it into itself a few times. Form a ball again and place it back in the bowl. Cover again for 30-45 minutes.

Take the dough out again and divide it into 8 equal parts on a clean counter. Take the first piece and make it into a ball. Repeat for all 8 pieces. Let sit for 20 minutes, covered by a clean kitchen towel.

Roll 1st ball out into long strand which is thick in the center and thin on the ends (this are the strands you will use to braid your Challah).

Align 4 strands, attach at the top and braid together (see video for detailed technique). Roll out the ends to ensure the ends hold together.

Use one beaten egg as an egg wash on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds, or any toppings, if desired. Let sit for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.