Ingredients for 4 Hallot (Recipe from Radio J)

The unit of measurement here is the standard disposable plastic cup (25 cl)

Ingredients

• 1 kg of flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of oil
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 3 cups of lukewarm water
• 1 packet of baker's yeast (approximately 45 g)
• 1 level tbsp of salt
• poppy seeds or sesame seeds

In a large bowl, place one whole egg and one egg white. Set the yolk aside to brush the tops of the breads. Add the oil, sugar and water and beat lightly. Then add all the flour, the yeast crumbled between your hands, and the salt along the outer edge, so that it is not in direct contact with the yeast. Knead everything together for about ten minutes. Shape into a ball, slip it into a plastic bag and seal it by pressing out the air. Place the bag in a switched-off microwave, simply to create a confined atmosphere. Leave the dough to rise for 30 to 45 minutes. Divide the dough into four portions, and each portion into three. Roll into long strands and braid them in groups of three. Place the 4 Hallot on 2 baking trays lined with parchment paper. Leave to rise a second time, covered with a cloth, for 30 to 45 minutes. Brush the tops with the egg yolk mixed with a little water, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.

In an oven preheated to 200°, fan-assisted, place the 2 trays, lower the temperature to 180° and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the baking.

This recipe is incredibly easy and foolproof!