Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
1 pack of yeast (about 12.5 grams total)
2 eggs
4-5 cups flour
1/4 cup oil
1/2 Tb heaping
In a bowl, mix together the honey, 1/2 cup very warm water and oil. Then addsalt and the 2 eggs. Then add 2 cups of flour.
In a cup add 1/2 cup warm water to the yeast. Not too hot or it will kill the yeast. Add one pinch of sugar. Stir until dissolved. Let it sit for a few minutes. When it is foamy, add it to the mixture.
Beat the dough on low speed for 30 seconds and then on high for 3 minutes. Add another cup of flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Keep adding flour until you need to begin kneading the dough. Knead the dough on a well-floured counter for 6-8 minutes.
After kneading, let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours in a greased bowl. After 2 hours, punch the dough and knead it to get the air out. Cut the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each piece into a long strip. Pinch the 6 ends together and braid the dough using the 6 braid method. Let it rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour on parchment paper. Bake at 300 F for about 30- 45 minutes. It will be done when tapping on the bottom it sounds hollow.
Be sure to make 2 loaves for the Shabbat. Enjoy over prayers, with wine and surrounded by family and friends.
