TO DECORATE: Make small 1/2" slit in top crust of each
loaf; insert shinny copper penny. Tie loaves with
ribbon and decorate with small sheaf of wheat or other
grain, dried flowers, silk flours or dried berries.
Attach friendship note which will follow on last note.
TO PRESERVE BREAD: Allow loaves to dry in cook dry
place for several days until VERY HARD. Spray or brush
clear, glossy polyurethane or spray clear, glossy
resin around loaf. Let dry; repeat with second coat.
When dry, decorate as desired.
TIP: Loaves may be brushed with mixture of 1 egg white
and 1 tbsp. water before baking. If desired, sprinkle
with sesame or poppy seed.
For crusty topped loaves, set small pan of water in
oven while bread is baking. History and Friendship
Poem to follow in next note. Marilyn Sultar
