Challah - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water
6 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
9 c. flour (as needed)
1 egg yolk and 1 tsp. water

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add sugar, salt, oil, eggs and approximately 6 cups flour. Beat thoroughly. Add more flour. Turn onto floured surface and knead adding more flour as needed. Place in greased covered bowl until tripled or 1 1/2 hours. Divide into thirds.
Divide each third again into thirds and shape into 3 ropes.
Braid ropes together. Let rise on cookie sheets until triple. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seed.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or golden brown.