Taka Hallah

Ingredients

2 ts salt
1/4 c oil
2 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 pn saffron
6 drops color
6 c flour
1/2 maybe
2 packages yeast
2 c lukewarm water
1/2 c raisins
1 poppy seeds
2 cups flour
2 1/2 c flour
2 1/4 c pat dough
48 hrs
24 pcs

Instructions

long. Pinch 3 pcs. together at end and braid; pinch other end. Place fourth pc on top of braid and pinch ends. (For Yom-tov form a round braided loaf.) Let stand, covered with dry towel, at room temp. for 1 hr. Brush with slightly beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400 F. for 20 to 25 min. Makes four loaves.