1 c. warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. oil
1 egg
4 c. flour
1 egg

Mix water and yeast add the rest of the ingredients one at a time. Mix. Cover and let dough sit in a warm oven with boiling water. Dough will rise in 45 minutes. Take out and braid. Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.