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In mixer, nix 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt.
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In a measuring cup add hot water and 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil and mix together.
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Add to flour mixture.
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Beat with mixer on low, 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
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Add the egg and mix till smooth.
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Add in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle and consistency no be sticky.
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Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead for 5 minutes until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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place dough in vegetable oil greased bowl turning over to grease both sides.
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Cover with dish towing and let rise in warm place for 2 hours.
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You can tell when dough is ready if an indentation remains when touched.
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Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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Punch down dough and evenly divide dough into three parts.
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Roll each part into a rope of about 14 inches long.
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Place ropes close together on cookie sheet.
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Braid ropes gently and loosely (don't stretch).
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Fasten ends together and tuck under securely.
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Brush with oil, cover again and let ruse for 45 minutes in a warm place or until doubled.
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Preheat oven to 375. in a bowl, mix together egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water together.
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Brush all over braid.
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Sprinkle with poppy seed.
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Bake 25-30 min till golden.
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(Check bread at 15 minutes and tent with aluminum foil if bread seems to be browning too quickly).
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Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack to cool.
