Instructions: O 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 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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