1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 packages yeast, 4 1/2 teaspoons
2 cups water
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon water
1 egg white
Grease large cookie sheet. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, salt, sugar and yeast. In small pan heat 2 cups water and shortening until very warm, 125 degrees, add warm mixture to flour. Blend in mixer at low speed until combined, then mix for 3 minutes at medium speed. Slowly add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of additional flour to form a stiff dough.
On a floured surface knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of flour until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough to remove air bubbles. Divide dough into 2 portions, divide each portion into 3 parts. Roll each part into a 14 inch rope. Braid 3 ropes together to form a braid, seal ends. Repeat with other 3 ropes. Place both loaves on cookie sheet. In a small bowl combine 1 tbls water and egg white; beat slightly. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap; let rise until doubled in size 20-30 minutes,
Brush loaves again with egg mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack immediately.
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