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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
Method
- 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.
