Challah

Steps

1. Mix flour, sugar (minus 1 Tbsp), and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Make a well in the flour mixture.
3. Mix yeast and 1 Tbsp sugar in the well.
4. Add ⅓ cup warm water and use a fork to mix into a paste.
5. Cover and let sit for 10 min.
6. Mix oil and three eggs into the well.
7. Knead dough until non-sticky but not too dry.
8. Let rise 1-2 hours covered.
9. Punch down dough and let rise again 1-2 hours.
10. Punch down, separate into two sections.
11. Separate each section into three pieces.
12. Roll out the pieces into snakes and braid.
13. Put loaves on a lightly greased pan, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
14. Brush gently with egg yolk of remaining egg.
15. Sprinkle on any desired toppings.
16. Cook for 30 minutes at 300 F.