In part 1 we make bread. First the sponge is made with:
3 cups warm water
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp yeast
3 cups of flour
Then we add:
1 Tbsp salt
1/4 oil
1 egg (optional)
enough flour (about 3 cups)
After braiding brush the loaves with egg if you want it shiny and cook it at
425F for 10 minutes and then turn down to
400F for about 30 minutes (until done)