[header] How to make challah [title] To the mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, salt, honey, yeast, butter, egg, water, and, optionally, raisins. [title] Mix it together, first with the spoon and then with your hands. [step] Use a damp towel under the bowl to prevent it from moving. 
[title] Continue to knead the dough using the heel of your hand for about 7 minutes. [step] If you like, you can remove it from the bowl to knead on a table.