Challah (Braided Egg Bread)

Yield: 2 Servings
Categories: Breads
4lgEggs
1cMinus 1 Tbs oil
1/2cMinus 1 Tbs sugar
1/4c(1/2 stick) margarine or butter, room temperature
2tsSalt
1pnOf saffron (optional)
1cWater or lowfat milk (120-130 F)
5To 5 1/2 cups flour (1/2 all-purpose, 1/2 hard wheat
White)
2Envelopes dry yeast
1Egg
1tsWater
2tbSesame or poppy seeds
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