Challah

Directions

1. Put the 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 5 teaspoons of yeast and 3/4 cup of warm water into a tall tumbler. Place it in a warm spot, and its ready to use when its at the top of glass.
2. Make the dough by mixing the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add in the yeast mixture and blend it well.
3. Add in at least 3 cups of flour (probably more) and mix well.
4. Knead the dough for 15-20 minutes.
5. Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise 1 1/2 hours, or more if needed.
6. Divide the dough into 3 parts for one loaf, 6 parts for two, or 9 parts for three and braid. Place the loaves on greased baking sheet and let them rise for at least 1 hour.
7. Rub the loaves with the sweetened egg wash, and sprinkled with poppy seeds.
8. Bake at 350? for 45 minutes.