Challah
INGREDIENTS
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3 - 3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (15-16 1/4 ounces), plus more for dusting work surface
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1/4 cup sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
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1 envelope instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
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1/2 cup warm water plus 1 tablespoon (about 110 degrees)
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1 large egg white (for wash)
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or sesame (optional)
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