Mix and let rise for 20 minutes: 1/2 cup warm water, 2 pads (6 tsps) yeast, and 1 tsp sugar (sprinkle)
In one bowl, mix 6 egg yolks, 2 tbsp crisco shortening, 1 tsp vanilla. Set aside
In double boiler, mix and melt 2 cups fresh milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 bar butter/margarine.
note: when bubbles appear on side of double boiler, turn off the heat and let it cool to lukewarm
Meanwhile, measure 8 cups flour (6 cups for the dough and the remaining 2 cups to be used for kneading)
Mix all ingredients and add the flour. Knead well by adding the remaining 2 cups flour.
Let is stand on a slightly greased bowl for 1 1/2 hours. cover it with cloth
Punch down and divide the dough into 4 equal parts and slice to desired size.
Flatten with rolling pin, brush with butter and fill it up with your desired filling (cheese, bacon bits and cheese, onions and chives, pesto sauce, etc.)
Roll and form into round twist and let stand for 3 to 6 hours
Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit (180 degrees centigrade) for 15 minutes.
Note: For added color, brush with egg yolk before baking.
After baking, brush with butter and dip into a bowl of sugar and sprinkle with cheese.
The bread tastes best within 3 days.
Bon appetit!
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