Simple Applesauce and Challah : Foodwise

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples (I like to use Granny Smith)
• ¾ cup water
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Optional: ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 pod star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ¾ cups bread flour, plus more for shaping
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 package) instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅔ cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing