1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot milk
2 beaten eggs
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
6 - 6 1/2 c. flour
1 egg white (unbeaten)
Sesame seeds

Place sugar, shortening and salt in large mixing bowl. Add hot milk and stir to soften; cool. Beat in eggs. Soften yeast in the warm water; stir into shortening mixture. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out on floured surface; knead until smooth, 8-10 minutes. Place in greased bowl turning once to grease surface. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours. Punch down; let rest 10 minutes.

For Braid-Shug Geter Braided Bread: After first rising, divide dough in sixths. Roll each into a rope 15 inches long. Shape into two braids using 3 ropes for each. Let rise until double. Brush tops with egg white, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in 375 degree oven on greased cookie sheet (one at a time) for 20-25 minutes. Yield - 2 loaves.