Makes 2 loaves
Top of Bread: egg whites & sesame or poppy seeds
2 packages dry yeast
2 cups hot water
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp salt
1/3 cup melted shortening
6 cups flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water in small bowl. In large mixing bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt and shortening and allow to stand until lukewarm.
Add dissolved yeast and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth and well blended. Use wooden spoon. Add remaining flour to make soft dough that can still be mixed with spoon. Leave spoon in bowl and allow dough to rest 10 minutes. Stir dough down. Lest rest again. Repeat process of stirring dough followed by 10 minute rest until it has been done a total of five times.
Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead only enough to coat dough with flour so it can be handled. Divide dough into two portions. Roll each portion of dough into 9x12 rectangle. Roll up jelly roll style. Arrange lengthwise on greased cookie sheet. Brush top with beaten egg white, then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds or poppy seeds. With a sharp knife, slash top diagonally about 3 times across each loaf. Cover and let raise until double in bulk, about 30-60 minutes.
Bake 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes (Check at 25 minutes)
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