1 pkg. active dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg, unbeaten
1 tbsp. water
Sesame seeds

In bowl, sprinkle yeast into 2/3 cup warm water; stir until dissolved. Add salt, sugar, 1 cup flour and shortening. Beat until smooth; mix in rest of flour. Knead on floured, cloth-covered board until smooth - about 5 minutes. Place in large bowl; cover with wax paper and clean towel; let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees) for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Start heating oven to 375 degrees. Punch down dough then shape into long loaf; or cut into 28 pieces; roll each into stick 8 inches long. Place on greased cookie sheet (stix = 1 inch apart). Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush on bread, sprinkle with seeds. Bake 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with soft butter.