Orange Challah Bread - Southern Plate

"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
2.5 cups warm water*
1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast (I will only use Red Star brand)
1/2 cup honey
3 eggs
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))
4 tablespoons kosher olive oil (I use Pompeian brand)
1 tablespoon of kosher or sea salt
7 cups bread flour (I use Pilsbury, with an addition 1-2 cups for kneading)
For wash: 1 egg and two tablespoons water
2 medium oranges (I used naval, whatever you have is fine)
1/2 tsp vanilla (for glaze)
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