Challah recipe and update

Hey everyone. It's early Friday morning (the best day of the week) and we are all just lounging about and sleeping in. Which is unusual, but whenever Dad's schedule is unusual, so is ours. He went out early this morning (4:30) to go hunting for the first time in over 20 years. Or as Glodilocks said it, "He's out spyin' on the animals!"

So that's how we are today. And I'm not sure how you are but if you make this challah bread your day will be much happier, I'm sure. =]

Mix:
2 1/2 C warm water
1 TBL yeast
1/2 C honey (see, it's healthy! for bread...)
After that begins to foam and such add in:
1/4 C oil
2 eggs
1 TBL salt
8 C flour

Let this rise in a large oiled bowl until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours). Divide into two braided loaves, rise again. Bake @ 375 for 40 minutes and voila!
Variations:
1)Brush with egg and sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Good flavor, good for you, and pretty too.
2) Make up a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and butter (possibly add in some all spice or apple pieces). After you seperate the dough into 3 pieces but before braiding, roll the 3 pieces flat long-wise. Add some sweet filling to the middle of each and roll up to form 3 logs again. Pinch ends to seal and braid. Brush entire loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar...so yummy...

Have a great weekend!
Sam