Amazing Fast Rise Challah Bread One Small Loaf

You can make a challah in under 2 hours using quick rise yeast. this recipe is for one small loaf of challah.

Mix warm water , oil and egg together into a stand mixer bowl.

Mix , with kneading hook , until blended.

Add salt , sugar , and yeast and flour.

Mix with hook until a soft dough is formed.

You may need to add a bit more warm water.

Check the dough , it should be soft and slightly sticky.

It should easily form into a smooth ball.

When the right consistency is reached , knead with hook for 6 minutes.

Take dough ball out and place into oiled bowl-turn it over so that the oil in on all sides.

Cover with saran wrap and let rise until doubled.

Punch down dough and divide into thirds.

Roll each piece into a strand.

Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Place all three strands onto sheet and braid.

Cover with saran wrap and let rise again until doubled.

In the mean time preheat oven to 375f.

Brush top of braid with beaten egg yolk and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

sugar, warm water, salt, oil, egg, bread flour, fast rising yeast, egg yolk