Scald 1/4 c milk
Add 1/2 a shortening
Mix 4 c flour, 3/4 c sugar, 1 t salt, and 1 t cinnamon.
Dissolve 1 pkg yeast in 2 T water; sprinkle on 1/2 t sugar.

Make a well in flour mixture. Beat slightly 4 eggs and pour into well along with shortening and yeast mixtures. Mix well. Knead. Let rise till doubled. Punch down. Let set 5 minutes.

On cookie sheet divide dough into 3 lemon sized pieces and 3 orange sized pieces. Roll into ropes. Place uncooked small egg on end of short rope. Place long rope around egg. Braid. Let rise again. Brush with egg yolk and bit of water. Bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes. Makes 3 dolls. You can paint faces on eggs if you desire. Fun for Easter.

Source: Mary Glass