Fast and Festive Poppy Seed Challah Twists

makes about 20

• 1 package rapid-rise yeast
• 4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• Safflower or Vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
• 1 egg white
• Poppy Seeds

1. Combine yeast, 3 cups flour, sugar, and salt in bowl of electric mixer.
2. Combine water, 2 tablespoons oil and eggs in another bowl. Stir warm liquid into dry mixture and blend well.
3. Place remaining 1 cup flour on wooden board and place dough on top. Knead dough, working in enough flour until dough is no longer sticky.
4. Brush top of dough with oil and cover with towel, let rise 10 minutes.
5. Break off small pieces of dough (about 20), form into long ropes. Twist into knots and place on greased baking sheets dusted with cornmeal.
6. Cover twists with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
7. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack.