I had a little time free just before dinner last night so thought I would have a go at the zopf recipe posted by Joy of Gluten. I shaped (rather hubby and I had a go at shaping - thought he could do a 4 strand braid like his mum did but he didnt know how sadly so we stuck with 3 strand braid :( ) popped it in the refrigerator over night, egg washed again this morning and here is the finished product. Made as per recipe except added a little more milk. cant wait to eat them.
Have a look at the Ciril Hitz challa braiding video for the easy 2-strand, 4-way braid (as well as some others!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUZEz4elX8E
-Gordon
He really makes it looks easy so next time will attempt to braid like that. thanks for the tip
Leslie