No-Knead Challah

Ingredients

 * 1 package active dry yeast
 * 1 cup very warm water (between 105 and 115 degrees)
 * 1/3 cup granulated sugar (see note)
 * 3 eggs
 * 1/2 cup margarine, melted
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 * 4 cups all-purpose flour (approximately)
 * 1 egg beaten with a little water in a large bowl

Directions

 * 1) Mix yeast and warm water. Stir in sugar.
 * 2) Add 3 eggs, margarine, and salt, mixing well.
 * 3) Add 2 cups flour; stir well.
 * 4) (Dough should be very sticky, But a little additional flour may still be needed.) Let dough.
 * 5) Rise 6 hours.
 * 6) With floured hands, divide dough into 2 or 3 sections.
 * 7) Divide each section into three strips.
 * 8) Roll strips into ropes of Approximately equal size.
 * 9) Braid each set of three ropes on floured cookie Sheet.
 * 10) Let rise 1 hour.
 * 11) Brush egg-water mixture over tops of Loaves.
 * 12) Bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven 20 minutes.
 * 13) Turn onto wire racks to let cool.
 * 14) Wrap and freeze, if desired.

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