2 pkgs. dry yeast
3/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 env. cheese/garlic salad dressing or cheese/Italian
2 tbsp. salad oil

Dissolve yeast in water in large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, 2 1/2 cups flour, shortening, sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend 30 seconds on low. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky.)

Knead 5 minutes. Roll into oblong 10x9. Cut into 1 inch strips. Make 3 braids using 3 strips for each. Place on greased cookie sheets.

Blend salad dressing mix and oil; brush on each braid. Let rise in warm place until double. Heat oven to 400 F. Bake 20 minutes or until done. Yield 3 braids.