Bread Machine Challah

What you need:

3 eggs
1/3 cup water
1.5 tbsp butter
3 tbsp sugar
1.5 tsp salt
3 cups flour
1 tbsp yeast

Add ingredients in that order to bread machine. Set for white dough. When it is done, remove and punch down.

Cut into 3 equal parts and roll each into 18 inch ropes then braid. Pinch ends together then fold under. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Glaze with one egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water. Sprinkle top with coarse salt, poppy seeds or sesame seeds. Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes.