1. Combine yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center and drop the eggs, oil, remaining water and yeast mixture into the hole.
3. Work into flour a little at a time ( you may not need the whole amount or you made need more.) Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, covered, and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Divide the dough int 3 pieces and roll into 3 ropes. Braid ropes and place into oiled pan. Cover and let rise again until doubled.
5. Brush with egg yolks ( sprinkle poppy seeds). Bake in 375 F oven ( preheated) for 40 minutes or until nicely browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	118.41 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.13g	16%
Cholesterol	122.76mg	41%
Sodium	728.22mg	30%
Potassium	116.56mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.26g	1%
Sugars	1.29g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	1%
Protein	5.1g	10%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	21.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.83 Kcal (1079 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.07g	16%
Cholesterol	267.31mg	41%
Sodium	1585.68mg	30%
Potassium	253.81mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.91g	1%
Sugars	2.81g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	1%
Protein	11.11g	10%
Iron	1.7mg	4%
Calcium	46mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

3.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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