1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar, butter and vanilla thoroughly and add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Add milk and flour alternately beating vigorously until well blended. Work with hands until a soft dough is obtained. Sprinkle flour on board before rolling.

Break off small portions at a time and roll into 6" rolls with hand braids.

Brush top of cookies with beaten egg and bake on greased cookie sheet for 20 minutes in oven at 400 degrees. Makes about 28 cookies.