Noah’s Favorite Challah Bread – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Sponge:
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons dry active yeast
• pinch of sugar
• 2 cups bread flour
• For the Dough:
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 5-6 cups bread flour (as needed)
• For the Egg Wash:
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk