Cinnamon Sugar Pecan Challah Braid - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups bread flour (plus more for kneading)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (mostly the egg yolk)
• 1/2 teaspoon water
• 1/4 pecans (chopped)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon