Lion's Bread Cinnamon Raisin Round Challah bread, filled with warm cinnamon-sugar and sweet raisins - just in time for Rosh Hashanah, but perfect for ALL of the holidays
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 2-3 minutes until the surface of the dough is smooth, and you form a nice ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1.5 hours at room temperature, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the round loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover very loosely with plastic wrap, or a cut-open plastic grocery bag (less clingy). Let rise at room temperature for about 40-45 minutes, depending on the temperature of the room
Combine beaten egg and water. With a pastry brush or paintbrush, brush the loaves with egg wash.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until dark golden brown. Allow to cool on baking rack. *Optional – just before serving, warm the Challah in 350*F oven for 10 minutes, it’s amazing!