Ingredients:
� 4   cups flour
� 1/4 lb. butter
� 1/2 cup Crisco� shortening
� 1/4 cup warm water
� 1   pkg. dry yeast
� 1/4 cup Mahdzoon (home-made yoghurt)
� 1   egg
� 1   tablespoon milk
� 1/4 cup sesame seeds or poppy seeds
� pinch of salt

Method:
� 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 about 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 °F oven,  about 20 minutes or until golden 
  brown. Let cool and serve.