Name: Pretzel Challah
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast ((one packet)); 1 tbsp white sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil ((I use canola)); 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 large egg; 2-3 cups flour; 4 quarts water; 1/2 cup baking soda; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; Corn meal for dusting the baking sheet; Kosher or coarse salt for dusting; 2 tbsp melted butter or margarine ((optional - if using butter, bread is no longer parve)); 1 large egg yolk; 1 tbsp cold water; 1/4 tsp white sugar; 1/4 tsp salt