Created by natsgarden123 on October 3, 2016
Step 1: Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water, add 3 tsp sugar and let proof in bowl.
Step 2: Add 1 egg and 1 white ( save the yolk), 3/4 cup water, oil, sugar and salt- mix well,
Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups flour - mix well.
Step 4: Add the rest of the flour -mix well.
Step 5: Place in a large oiled bowl - oil the top of the dough - cover with wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 6: The next day, remove for the refrigerator and let stand covered 30 minutes, punch down.
Step 7: Form 2 loaves and place in greased loaf pans (2).
Step 8: Spread the egg yolk ( beaten) over the tops.
Step 9: Let rise until doubled.
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Step 11: Bake 30 minutes until completely brown.
Step 12: Remove the challahs from the pans and let cool on racks.