Frost Family Challah

FROST FAMILY CHAL

Ingredients -⅓ cup of warm water -2 eggs OR 2 egg yolks -2 teaspoons sea or table salt (not kosher) -4 ½-5 (plus extra) cups bread flour (all-purpose flour is fine too!) -½ cup sugar -1 tablespoon instant yeast too! Note!

Active Dry yeast works too. The packets are 2 ¼ teaspoons) What are you grateful for this holiday?

I’m very thankful that we have technology that allows us to communicate with each other. As lonely as quarantine was, it was way better getting to facetime and talk with people. I can only imagine how awful it would be in Covid if we didn’t have technology.

LLAH

by Allegra

I’m very thankful that we have technology that allows us to communicate with each other. As lonely as quarantine was, it was way better getting to facetime and talk with people. I can only imagine how awful it would be in Covid if we didn’t have technology. Directions

Combine all the ingredients either in a mixer, by hand or in a bread machine on a dough cycle. Since the yeast is instant you don’t have to proof it first. (If using active, it needs to be proofed first). Knead by hand or mix with a dough hook for at least 5 minutes, adding flour as needed until it is soft and elastic but not sticky or dry. Clean the bowl and lightly coat it with oil, then turn the dough to coat and leave in the bowl to rise, covered with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel. Let it rise for about 90 minutes, could be more or less depending on the weather. (Try putting in the office oven or on the stove) Divide dough in half, then divide each half into thirds for traditional braid. Roll each piece into a rope or snake. You may want to very lightly flour your board for this. Too much flour might affect the taste and make it dry! Braid the two loaves and put on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or tin foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cover again with the plastic and egg or egg yolk with a drop of water to make an egg wash and cover the challah with the egg wash of your choice. (sprinkles, Salf, sesame seeds, Poppy seeds, ect.) Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, check after 15 or so and rotate the pans so they bake evenly. When they look done and the bottom is browned, they’re ready! Let cool on the rack and enjoy.

by Eden

What are you grateful for this holiday?

I am grateful for TMS as a community because I know that everyday I can show up for school being myself and I would never be judged or criticized. They have always done their best to make sure everyone gets the education they need to succeed in life, and they do it with a smile on their face. When I first arrived at TMS I was scared to be in a new environment with people I didn’t know, but as soon as I settled in I found myself making friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime. During Covid the TMS staff have gone above and beyond to make sure we have the same school dynamic and that no one falls behind. As well as giving us opportunities to be out in nature. In total, I am grateful for TMS and how they have shaped me into the person I am today. we recommend doubling the frosting recipe to cover all the cookies!