Easy Challah Bread

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the flour, yeast and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, 2 eggs, and water.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with the stand mixer running. Once combined, continue to knead for about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Divide into 5 equal sized pieces and stretch into strands. Pinch the strands together at one end, braid, and pinch the strands together at the end to finish the braid.
6. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the bread with egg yolk and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Enjoy hot or at room temperature. Slice, serve, and enjoy!