"While challah is traditionally eaten on the Jewish Sabbath (in fact, the Sabbath begins with a blessing over challah), it's a fantastic all-purpose bread, great for sandwiches or French toast...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups all-purpose flour (1 pound, 1 3/8 ounces), plus up to 3/4 cup (3 1/2 ounces) more for kneading
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2 tablespoons sugar (7/8 ounce)
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2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast (1/4 ounce package)
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1 cup warm water, about 110 degrees F
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1⁄3 cup honey
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2 whole large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)