Chef Larry's Sweet Challah

A sweet challah for shabbat or any occasion

Dissolve the yeast in the hot water and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.

Add the flour , remaining sugar and salt to a food processor and mix for 10 seconds.

Continue processing , adding the yeast mixture , 2 beaten eggs , margarine , honey and flavorings.

Knead for 30 more seconds.

Place dough into a greased bowl and cover.

Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.

Punch down , cover and let rise one more hour.

Punch down and divide into thirds.

Braid the challah and place on a greased sheet and let rise one more hour.

Paint the challah with the reserved beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds.

Place the challah into a preheated 350f oven for 35 minutes.

Let cool.

bread flour, sugar, kosher salt, fast rising yeast, water, eggs, egg, sesame seeds, margarine, honey, vanilla extract, butter flavoring