Name: Best Basic Challah
Prep time: 135 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. warm water (105 F to 115 F); 1/2 c. honey; 2 pkgs. active dry yeast; 4 eggs (lightly beaten); 1/2 c. butter (melted and cooled); 1 tbsp. salt; 7 1/2 to 8 c. bread flour or 8 to 8 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1 tbsp. water