"This easy, from scratch Orange Challah Bread yields light & fluffy loaves and is made entirely by hand! The fresh orange juice glaze takes it over the top!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2.5 cups warm water*
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1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast (I will only use Red Star brand)
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1/2 cup honey
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons orange extract (1 1/2 tsp for dough, 1/2 tsp for glaze (I just found this at WalMart, it's pretty common))
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4 tablespoons kosher olive oil (I use Pompeian brand)
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1 tablespoon of kosher or sea salt
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7 cups bread flour (I use Pilsbury, with an addition 1-2 cups for kneading)
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For wash: 1 egg and two tablespoons water
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2 medium oranges (I used naval, whatever you have is fine)