Challot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. oil
4 eggs
8 2/3 c. flour (plain)
1 egg yolk
4 tsp. poppy seed

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
Add sugar, salt, eggs and 6 cups of flour; beat well.
Add more flour gradually, until stiff.
Place on floured board and knead, adding flour, if necessary.
Knead about 10 minutes.
Place dough in a large bowl.
Cover and let rise in warm place 1 1/2 hours, until triple in bulk.