INGREDIENTS:
• 4 cups flour
• 1/4 lb. butter
• 1/2 cup Criscoฎ shortening
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/4 cup Mahdzoon*
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds or poppy seeds

*See Making yogurt from scratch in "Soups" or use plain yogurt

PREPARATION:

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.  In a large mixing bowl,  
mix together the flour butter salt and shortening.  Blend in the 
mahdzoon and yeast and knead until you have a smooth, soft 
dough.

Let dough rise for 1/2 hour.  Knead again,  then take a handful 
of dough and roll into a 1/4 inch diameter and about 12 inches
long [Makes about 15-20]. Bend in half and crossover braid.  
Flatten slightly. Place on a baking sheet.  Beat the egg in the 
tablespoon of milk and brush the sticks.  Sprinkle sesame seeds 
or poppy seeds on the sticks and bake in a preheated 350 degree 
about 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool and serve.

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