Ingredients:
� 1/2 cup warm water
� 2   cakes yeast
� 2   cups mahdzoon (plain yogurt) at room temperature
� 1/4 cup sugar
� 1   teaspoon salt

� 1   cup liquid margarine or melted butter which has been cooled
� 1   teaspoon baking powder
� 1   teaspoon baking soda
� 3   cups all-purpose flour
� 1   egg
� 1/2 cup sesame seeds

Method:
� Dissolve the yeast,  sugar and salt in the warm water and then add the mahdzoon 
  and mix well.  

� Beat the butter, baking soda and baking powder together and add to the mahdzoon 
  mixture.  Stir in the flour and knead for about 5-6 minutes.  
	
� Cover the dough and let rest for 10 minutes.  

� Make a small ball and roll out with your hands to a 1/8" cylinder about 3/4" 
  in diameter.  Braid this by crossing one end over the other 3 times.  Repeat 
  until all the dough has been used. 

� Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Let rise for 15 minutes.  Wash with 
  an egg wash made by beating 1 egg in 1/3 cup of water.  Sprinkle with sesame 
  seeds and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 350 °F oven. 
	
� Makes 3-4 dozen, depending on size of braids.