Challah - Jewish Egg Bread

This braided Jewish sweet bread makes wonderful bread pudding and great French toast. It can be made in a bread machine or with a mixer but is best baked in the oven, so it can develop its distinguishing crust.  Braiding contributes to both taste and texture and is an essential characteristic of Challah. If I'm making a challah specifically for bread pudding or French toast, I often do a simple 3-strand braid rather than the traditional 6-strand braid. The dough can also be shaped into

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