Directions

1. 1. Soften yeast in lukewarm water. Add shortening, sugar and salt to milk.
2. 2. Cool to lukewarm and add yeast and beaten egg.
3. 3. Stir in flour to make a soft dough, turn out on floured board and knead until satiny and smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
4. 4. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down.
5. 5. Let rise again until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let stand 10 minute.
6. 6. Shape into rolls. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
7. 7. Bake in hot oven (425o F.) 12 to 15 minutes.
8. 8. Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick and cut into stripes 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
9. 9. Cross 3 stripes in the middle and braid from center to each end.
10. 10. Press ends together and fold under. Place on greased baking sheet.