Choreg Armenian Sweet Pastry

== Description ==
From my Grandmother's collection.
Date on card says this is a family favorite and one made for bridal showers. 
Dated 1924.
== Ingredients ==
* 7 cups flour
* 3 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon mahleb spice
* 1-1/4 cup milk
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter
* 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 packages rapid-rise yeast
* 1/2 cup warm water
* 4 large eggs
* Sesame seeds for garnish
== Directions ==
# In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and mahleb. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until hot.
# Add butter, shortening and Sugar, and stir until Sugar is dissolved.
# Remove from heat and set aside. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
# Add a bit of Sugar to activate the yeast. The mixture should become foamy.
# Make a well in the center of the flour.
# Add the eggs and the milk mixture to the flour. Pour in the activated yeast. Stir to blend well.
# Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
# The dough should be slightly sticky, not dry.
# Place the dough in a large greased bowl.
# Pat top of dough with a bit of oil to prevent sticking to aluminum foil.
# Cover the bowl with foil and then a dish towel.
# Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
# Break off a small amount of dough and shape into pretzels or braids.
# Put rolls on a baking sheet and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
# Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
# Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
== Contributed by ==
Cat's Recipes Y-Group
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Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Mahlab Recipes
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