1/3 c. sugar
2 dry yeast cakes
1/3 c. shortening
2 sticks melted butter
2 tbsp. salt
2 1/2 c. warm water
2 eggs, beaten
Flour

Combine sugar, salt, yeast cakes and warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes. Add shortening and eggs. Add flour by the cup until dough is mixed enough to handle; about 5-7 cups. Place in greased mixing bowl and let rise until double in size. Pour dough on floured board and roll to 1 inch thickness. Cut 3 equal strips.

Start at top of bread and plait. Tuck ends under and pinch. Place on large greased bread sheet and let rise about 30-40 minutes. Brush bread before you place in oven with melted butter, and brush as it bakes until all butter is used. If you want to make Poppy Seed or Italian bread, just beat 2 egg whites and brush over bread and sprinkle seeds on loaf. Excellent recipe.