Challah Bread - from Oy Vey Vegan by Estee Raviv
Servings
1 large or 2 small loaves
Ingredients
1 pack of dry yeast 1/4 oz or 7 grams
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons agave
1/4 cup olive oil
1.5 tsp kosher salt
4 cups unbleached all purpose organic flour
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl add yeast and water. Let it bubble for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Then add agave, olive oil and salt.
3. Start adding the flour one cup at a time until the dough is formed. If it's too sticky add more flour.
4. Next step, dust flour the mixing bowl, and place the dough in it. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise for a couple of hours, until it doubled in size.
5. Heat the oven to 375° F
6. Take the dough and knead it to remove the air. Divide the dough into 3 equal balls.
7. Braid the dough and shape it in a circle, just like I did in the picture.
8. Let it rise for about half an hour to an hour.
9. Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes.