When invited to a Hanukkah dinner I thought of making something appropriate Finally we decided on a Challah bread shaped as a 6pointed Star of David
Prep Time
30 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
2 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Place 1 cup of water
eggs
salt
sugar
bread flour
and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough setting
and start the machine.
When cycle is completed
remove dough from the machine
and set onto a floured work surface for 15 minutes to rest. Cover dough with a towel or large bowl to prevent drying out.
Knead the dough several times
and cut into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a rope about 10 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay 3 ropes of bread onto the prepared baking sheet
and pinch ropes together firmly at the ends to form a pointed triangle. Weave 3 more ropes over and underneath each point of the first triangle to make a second
interwoven triangle. Pinch it closed tightly at the edges to make a 6-pointed star. Set the baking sheet in a warm place
and allow to rise until doubled
30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water
and brush the mixture over the loaf; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven until the challah is shiny
