Challah I

Description
Holiday twist bread. Serves 18.

Ingredients

 * 1 pack (or 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
 * 2 tbsp sugar
 * ¼ cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
 * 2 cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 to 2½ cups whole wheat flour
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 egg
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1¼ cup water
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the ¼ cup of warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Combine the flours and salt in a mixing bowl.
 * 3) Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg, oil, yeast mixture and remaining 1¼ cups of water.
 * 4) Mix well.
 * 5) Knead the dough on a floured board, adding more whole wheat flour until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl.
 * 6) Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
 * 7) Divide the dough into three parts. Roll each third into a strip about 15 inches long.
 * 8) Braid the strips together and place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.
 * 9) Brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle on the poppy seeds.
 * 10) Cover and let rise until doubled.
 * 11) Bake in a 375°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional information
one serving = calories: 115 carbohydrates: 21 protein: 4 fat: 2 sodium: 59 potassium: 74 cholesterol: 15 exchange value: 1-½ bread exchanges