Place first seven ingredients into bread machine in the order recommended by bread machine manufacturer.
Set the Machine to Sweet Dough or Dough (if no Sweet Dough option - if using raisins, use Dough Raisin setting adding raisins at appropriate time).
After the Machine is done, let the dough rise again in the machine.
Punch down dough.
Take it out and put dough into an oiled bowl and cover it.
Let stand for about an hour.
Punch it down again and divide in half to make 2 medium loaves or make 1 large loaf.
Divide dough into three sections per loaf and roll into ropes.
Braid Challah*.
Place braided Challah on greased cookie sheet, cover and let rise for an hour.
Before baking, brush with a beaten egg mixed with a little water or remaining egg white mixed with a little water. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Place on wire rack to cool completely.
* For Rosh Hashanah do not braid but form Challah into a round shape and add raisins (omit seeds).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	842.09 Kcal (3526 kJ)
Calories from fat	354.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.42g	61%
Cholesterol	27.28mg	9%
Sodium	3250.55mg	135%
Potassium	241.32mg	5%
Total Carbs	109.75g	37%
Sugars	9.88g	40%
Dietary Fiber	11.13g	45%
Protein	14.48g	29%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	304.9mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	347.99 Kcal (1457 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.29g	61%
Cholesterol	11.27mg	9%
Sodium	1343.29mg	135%
Potassium	99.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	45.35g	37%
Sugars	4.08g	40%
Dietary Fiber	4.6g	45%
Protein	5.98g	29%
Iron	2.7mg	36%
Calcium	126mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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