2 T. shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
2 pkgs. yeast
1 T. sugar
1/2 c. lukewarm water
6 1/2 c. flour
1 egg
2 T. milk
Sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Dissolve sugar, shortening and salt in boiling water. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. After first mixture is cool, pour both mixtures in bowl and mix in flour. Put in warm place and stir down 5 times within the hour. Divide into 2 or 3 parts, according to how large you want loaves. Roll out all air bubbles to less than 1/2 inch thick. Roll up like jellyroll and put on greased cookie sheet. Slit top across 1/4-inch deep. Let raise for 20 to 30 minutes. Then beat egg and milk, brush top with mixture. If desired, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top. Bake for 20 or 30 minutes at 400.
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Our Swiss Pantry II
First Mennonite Church
1987
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