4 packages of dry yeast
4 cups of warm water
1 cup of sugar
2 tbsp. Of salt
1 cup of oil
2 eggs
13-14 cups of flour
Directions:
1. Mix yeast, water and sugar. Let sit covered until mixture is bubbling.
2. Add salt and 1/2 of the flour, and mix together.
3. Add eggs, oil and then the rest of the flour, one cup at a time.
4. Cover, place in a warm place, and allow to rise for 2 hours. Punch down, and allow to rise again for 20 min.
5. Shape the challah.
6. Take a small piece of challah dough, about the size of an olive, and repeat the following:
“Blessed are you who has commanded us to separate challah from the dough.”
7. Place challah on a greased cookie sheet, including the small piece of dough.
8. Bake for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.
(Chocolate chips and/or raisins can be added for an extra touch)