Jewish - Old Family Secret Recipe - Challah - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 ounce yeast (1 packet)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
4 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons poppy seeds

Preparation

Combine yeast, sugar, 1/4 cup water & let stand 5 minutes.
Sift flour & salt into bowl.
Make a well in center and drop yeast mixture inches.
Work it into the flour.
Knead on floured surface until smooth & elastic.
Place in bowl.
Brush oil on top.
Cover with towel & let rise 1 hour.
Punch down, cover & let rise until it doubles.
Divide into 3 parts.
Cover hands with flour and braid.
Cover & let rise in pan until double.
Brush with egg yolk & sprinkle with seeds.
Bake 375 degrees for 50 minutes.