Everyone has their own way to do this, which is better. But! I like to cook and bake using easier ways, long as the end results are the same. I've used this recipe since I got out of the Army, a very long time ago and converted it from Army Baking (Large amounts )to Home Baking. It wasn't easy going from 4 Quarts to 4 cups , etc. But I worked it out. I got the results that I wanted and I'm passing it on to everyone . Here is the recipe: Luigis - - - Braided, Plaited Bread or Dough for Cinnamon Buns Etc. 2 cups of milk, (warm ) - - Sometimes I sub Powdered Milk 1 1/3 cup of Sugar 3 large eggs- beaten (save ½ egg w. a little milk for basting ) 1 tablesp.+ of Vanilla - - ½ cup + of oil - - ½ teasp. Salt 2 packs of Fleischmans Active dry yeast AP Flour - 3 cups to start ( probably about 6 total ) enough to knead into a soft ball that doesnt stick to your hands. I now substitute a cup of WW Flour. Makes it more tender. Stir the yeast in a 1/3 cup of warm water w. ½ spoon of sugar, to test it for raising. In a large mixing bowl, or (KA mixer) place the warm milk ( not hot ) add the sugar ,vanilla , salt & eggs Beat until the sugar is dissolved and add the Yeast and mix well. Add 1 cup of WW flour and 3 cups of AP flour and mix with mixer a few minutes. Add flour until you make a " soft " Ball of dough that doesnt stick to your hands. Dont make it too stiff , try to keep it a "soft dough." On the Work Top, Sprinkle some flour under the ball and Knead it until smooth. Place it in a large bowl, Rub some oil on top. Cover with a damp towel and place in a warm spot ( until double.) I usually turn my oven on for a few minutes to warm and shut it. Place a pan of hot water on the bottom shelf. Then place the dough bowl in the oven to rise. When ( doubled ) deflate and put it out of the bowl onto a floured worktop. Punch it down and knead the dough again. Then cut into 2 pieces ( 2 loaves ). Divide each piece into 3. Roll each of these 3 pieces into the shape of a sweet potato ( about 12 in long ). With the basting ( egg ) mixture and wet the tips of the 3 pieces and stick them together at one end . Then spread the other end the shape of an arrow While keeping the stuck ends down and away from you , twist each piece clockwise about 8 times and lay them down so you can Platt or Braid them and stick the other ends together There are other ways to Braid ( 6 Strands ) but I take the fast easy way to do things. Place the 2 shaped loaves on lightly oiled cookie tins, or in loaf pans. Preheat the oven to 400 deg. Spray some Pam on the loaves or brush with oil. This will keep them from drying while raising. When doubled in size (about 20 min.) place in the oven , top shelf and bake until slightly tan. Baste them with the egg mix and rotate them back into the oven and ( Turn temperature down to 325 deg.) Baste again when they are a dark tan. Cook till a rich brown, mahogany color. Take them out of the pans onto a rack to cool. Control yourself !!!! Let them cool !!! This sounds like a lot to do but it is easy and should take only 10 minutes to mix and shape. The most time is in the waiting for the dough to rise and for the bread to cool . But it do look great !!! & Professional This dough can also be used for Cinnamon Buns . I use it for Bagels too. I like the Hardly Noticeable, sweet taste.

Gorgeous bread. Makes me want to eat it right off the screen. I made three-braid challah some time ago, and while I didn't particularly like it (it was okay, but nothing more than that - I probably didn't have the best recipe) the bread had such a wonderful dark glaze on it. I will file your recipe and try it some time.

Hi Mare, I checked my manual that came with mine, as well as online. The AllRecipes Challah got 5 stars from several reviewers, if that's any consolation. Here is the recipe for 1.5 loaf. Bread Machine Challah Rated: Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 3 Hours 5 Minutes Submitted By: Suzy Cook Time: 3 Hours Servings: 12 "Challah, a yeast egg bread, is made especially easy with the bread machine." INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons margarine 3 cups bread flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast DIRECTIONS: 1. Add ingredients to the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. 2. Select Basic Bread and Light Crust settings. Here is my Black and Decker Recipe from the manual. This is exactly like my white bread recipe only with eggs. It makes a 2 lb loaf. 2 eggs, room temperature 1 1/3 cup milk 2 tbsp oil 2 1/2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp salt 4 cups bread flour 2 1/4 tsp yeast

Thank you very much everyone. The brisket came out very nice, it was juicy and tender. You don't need teeth to eat it. :-) The Challah is a six-strand braid. It's a little tricky, but there are many videos on youtube that show you how. The only thing I would suggest is for you to have a scale to measure and to make sure each strand is equal. I pick six strands and also the six carrots to symbolize the Six Day War and to remember someone I know who fought in that war, came back without a scratch, but was killed here by a drunken driver. Of course the various circular theme is also traditional for this Holiday. dcarch