Make a sponge of 1 cup scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm, 1 cup compressed yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup lukewarm water, and flour enough to make a soft batter. Cover and let stand in a warm place, and when light add 1/2 teasp salt, 1 tablesp sugar, 2 tablesp butter, the beaten white of 1 egg, and flour enough to make a dough that can be handled. Break off small pieces, shape into balls, then with the hands roll on a board, without using flour, into long round strips of uniform size and shape. The strips should be no thicker than a thick lead pencil. Lay the strips in a well greased dripping pan, allowing space between for swelling, let rise until light, and then bake in a hot oven. If the braids are wanted, roll the strips to the desired length, pinch the tops of three of four together, and then braid them loosely, and pinch the ends together. Let rise and when light, bake.-[J. H.