- 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°F)
- 2 (4-1/2 tsp.) envelopes Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon water
- Optional, poppy seed