Bread Machine Challah

Step 1
Place warm water, sugar, oil, eggs, honey, salt, flour, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Select Dough cycle; press Start.

Step 2
Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done and place on a lightly floured board. Punch dough down and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3
Meanwhile, grease a baking tray.

Step 4
Divide dough in half, then divide each half into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into ropes, about 12- to 14-inches long. Braid 3 ropes into a loaf to form 2 loaves. Gently place loaves onto the prepared baking tray. Mist loaves with water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6
Make egg wash: Beat together egg and water in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 7
Brush the top and sides of loaves with egg wash.

Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. If loaves begin to brown too soon, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.