Bread Machine Challah II

Place warm water sugar honey vegetable oil salt 2 eggs flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.

After the machine is done take the dough out and place it on a very lightly floured board punch the dough down and let rest for 5 minutes.

Divide the dough in half. Then divide into 3 equal pieces roll into ropes about 12 to 14 inches and braid into a loaf. Do the same with the remaining other half. Gently put the loaves on a greased cookie sheet mist with water cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a warm draft free place until double in size.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.

Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. If it begins to brown too soon cover with foil.