Buttermilk Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
6 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3 eggs (reserve 1 yolk)
7 c. unbleached flour

Preparation

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and add a pinch of sugar.
Do not stir.
Let stand 10 minutes.