Poppy Seed Braid

Step 1: Dissolve yeast in warm water.

Step 2: Add sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups four, mix well.

Step 3: Add enough remaining dough to make dough easy to handle.

Step 4: Turn out dough into lightly floured, cloth covered surface and knead till smooth and elastic.

Step 5: Place dough in oiled bowl and brush top with oil.

Step 6: Cover dough with a damp cloth, and let dough rise 1 hr, or until doubled.

Step 7: Punch down dough and divide into fourths.

Step 8: Divine each fourth into 3 equal parts and shape into a 10 inch strand.

Step 9: Braid each group of strands on greased baking sheet.

Step 10: Brush each braid with honey and sprinkle on poppy seeds.

Step 11: Let braids rise 30 minutes, or until doubled.

Step 12: Heat oven to 375F and bake approx 30 minute Loaves should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.