½ c. warm water
1 TB. Salt
2 TB.yeast
1/3 c. melted shortening or oil
2 c. hot water
6 c. flour
3 TB. Sugar
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine remaining ingredients using only 3 c. flour. Beat well. Add yeast and mix in rest of flour, one cup at a time. Knead. Let rise for 1 hour. Roll out into a rectangle and divide in 3. Braid and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Let rise until double (on a greased cookie sheet). Bake for 25-35 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 2 loaves.
Submitted by: Anna
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