1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening (Wesson oil)
2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot milk
2 beaten eggs
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
6 1/2 c. flour

Add milk to first 3 ingredients. Stir to cool. Add eggs. Soft yeast with warm water; add flour. Knead until smooth. Grease bowl and put dough in by greased top of dough. Let rise about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and divide in half. Then make a bread by rolling three strips (take a large cookie sheet and grease it). Make the braid onto the sheet. Let rise again until double in bulk. Brush with unbeaten egg whites. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.