2 tbsp. dry yeast
4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. honey
1 3/4 c. hot water
7 to 8 c. flour
1 1/4 c. oil
5 eggs
Poppy seeds
1 tbsp. sugar
Plastic wrap (for rising)

Put yeast, salt, honey and water in a bowl and stir. Add 2 cups flour, oil and 4 eggs and mix. Add remainder of flour and knead, adding enough flour to lose stickiness. Cover and let rise until doubled in a warm place. Punch down, divide in half. Each half makes one loaf. For each loaf, divide in thirds and roll each third into a braid one inch thick. Braid three braids into a loaf, pinching ends together.

Cover and let rise until doubled. Glaze with one egg, beat with sugar. Sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Tear loaf apart to eat. Don't slice. Makes 2 loaves.