Naomi's Challah

1 c. warm Water
3 T. Honey
2 T. Yeast
1 ½ t. Salt
1/3-1/2 c. Olive Oil
1 Egg
4+ c. Flour
Egg
Poppy and Sesame Seeds

Mix water, honey and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit a couple minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well adding flour as needed. Once dough is hard to stir, start kneading to form pliable, non-stick dough. Add flour as needed. Oil dough and let rise until doubled in size. Punch down, divide the dough in half. Braid into 2 challahs. Let rise until doubled on a greased cookie sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Bake challah at 375° F 15 minutes then turn the oven down to 275° F and bake for another 15 minutes (do not over bake). Remove from oven, cover with a cloth (to prevent drying out). Eat warm and enjoy.