3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 3/4 c. flour, sifted

Scald the milk and pour over the sugar, shortening and salt. Add the egg and egg yolk, which have been beaten together. Add the yeast which has been softened in the warm water. Add the flour. Mix well. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Knead well.

Divide dough into thirds and roll each part into 12 inch lengths. Braid and place in greased pan. Allow to rise until double in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees 30-40 minutes.