Gather ingredients: all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, and oil
Mix warm water, yeast, and a little sugar; let it sit until foamy
Add eggs, oil, remaining sugar, and salt
Add flour gradually and mix until a dough forms
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic
Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled in size
Punch down the dough
Divide the dough into equal pieces
Roll each piece into ropes
Braid the ropes into a loaf
Place the braided dough on a baking sheet
Let the dough rise again until puffy
Brush the loaf with egg wash
Bake until golden brown
Cool before slicing