1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. hot water
1/4 c. butter
4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheet and set aside. In a large bowl dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add 2 cups flour, then add sugar, salt, water, milk, butter and eggs. Blend at low speed until moistened, beat 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover, let rise in warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).

FILLING:

1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. paprika
1 c. onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 lb. poppy seed

Heat butter and remaining ingredients and set aside. Stir down dough. Toss in flour until no longer sticky. Roll out to 18 x 12 inches, spread with filling. Cut into 3 strips. Then roll and seal edges. Braid the three strips together then cover. Let rise 1 hour. Bake 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.