Georgian Challah

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp yeast
* 1 tsp sugar
* 2 cups warm water
* 6 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tbsp salt
* ⅓ cup vegetable oil
== Directions ==
# Dissolve the active dry yeast along with the sugar in the water in a large glass container.
# Mix and let sit about 10 minutes.
# In a large bowl mix 5 cups of the flour with the salt.
# Add the yeast mixture and the vegetable oil.
# Work the ingredients together with a spoon; when they come together turn out on a floured board, and knead with your hands until the dough becomes a smooth ball.
# Place in a greased bowl and let rise, covered, for an hour or so or until doubled.
# Punch down and divide into 4 balls.
# Cover with a towel and let rise about a half hour.
# Meanwhile, place 4 empty round baking pans or cookie sheets in a preheated 400-degree oven for about 10 minutes and remove.
# When the dough has risen, punch down and divide into 4 balls.
# At this point you can treat this like everyday or sabbath bread.
# For weekdays, press down and stretch, using the back of your hand.
# Grease the baking pans and press the dough down into them.
# Using your fingers, make big indentations in the center of the dough.
# For sabbath bread, keep the shape in a round and make a few slashes in the bread.
# Sprinkle the dough, whatever the shape, with water and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped with a spatula.
Category:Georgian Appetizers
Category:Georgian Snacks
Category:Bread Recipes
Category:Yeast Recipes
Category:Wheat flour Recipes
Category:Recipes that need photos