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["Preheat oven to 350F (175C).", "Combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt.", "Allow to cool to lukewarm.", "Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water, stir to dissolve.", "Add yeast, 3 eggs and 2 cups of flour to milk mixture.", "Beat with mixer on medium until smooth, about 2 minutes, occasionally scraping the bowl.", "Alternatively beat by hand with spoon until batter is smooth.", "Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that leaves the sides of the bowl.", "Turn out on to floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 8 to 10 minutes.", "Put dough in lightly greased bowl, turn to grease both sides.", "Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.", "Divide dough into 6 equal pieces.", "Roll each into 12"" (30cm) strips.", "Braid 3 strips together to form a loaf, continuing with remaining 3 strips for second loaf, place on separate greased baking sheets.", "Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.", "Brush loaves with a glaze using 1 beaten egg and 1 tblsp of water.", "Sprinkle with sesame seeds.", "Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.", "Remove from baking sheets; cooling on racks."]
