Recipe: Traditional challah

Ingredients

• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 pkg active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup butter, melted, or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds