2 1/2 Bags Niflaot Challah Flour

4 Tbsp Dry Yeast

1 C Sugar

3 C Bottled Water

3 C Seltzer

3 Eggs

3/4 C Oil

3 Tbsp Salt

2 Tbsp Vinegar

2 tsp Baking Powder

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Egg for Brushing

Sesame Seeds, Challah Mix, or Topping of choice

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1. Combine the yeast, water, seltzer, and sugar in a bowl, and wait until it bubbles - approximately 10 minutes.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine 1 bag with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add the rest of the flour and yeast mixture.
4. Mix for 6-8 minutes. If the dough will be sticky. If it is too sticky to handle, add flour until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl when mixing.
5. Smear oil on a plastic, and put the dough inside to rise. Cover with a towel.
6. Rise for 30 minutes, then braid.
7. Let rise an additional 40 minutes, brush with egg and sprinkle desired topping.
8. Bake at 175 for 45 minutes.