Challah Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 1/2 of the flour into yeast.
3. 3
   Mix until smooth.
4. 4
   Add enough flour to handle easily.
5. 5
   Turn onto floured board; knead and let rise in greased bowl until doubled.
6. 6
   Punch down and separate into 3 equal parts.
7. 7
   Divide each of the three parts into three more parts.