I love the aroma of fresh baked bread. This braided Challah bread is easy to make and has few ingredients. The topping of sesame seeds gives this bread a unique crunch.
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| Mini Challah Bread |
Ingredients
1 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
Topping
1 egg beaten
1/4 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
Steps
1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. mix well and knead until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn into a floured surface, knead dough until smooth about 3 - 5 minutes. Place in bowl coated with oil turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size about one hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn into a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 3 equal parts. Shape each portion into an 8 inch rope. Place ropes on a baking sheet coated with oil. Braid and pinch ends seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled in size about 45 minutes.
4. Beat egg and water, brush over bread. Sprinkle the sesame seeds.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool.
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