Ingredients

• Challah Dough
• 1 ¹/₄ tablespoons active dry yeast
  
• ³/₄ cup warm water
  
• 1 tablespoon honey
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 3 ¹/₂ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  

• Egg Wash and Topping
• 1 egg yolk stirred with a bit of water
  
• 2 to 3 tablespoons poppy seeds