Scald the milk; add sugar, salt, and shortening. Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve the yeast in warm water and add to milk mixture. Add to the two eggs, slightly beaten, and 2 1/2 cups flour, beat till smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a dough that’s easy to handle.
Turn onto lightly floured board and knead till smooth and elastic, 5-8 mins. Place in lightly greased bowl, turn greased side up.
Cover and let rise in a warm place til doubled about 1 hr. Punch down and let rise again til almost doubled, about 30 mins. Divide dough into four equal parts; shape each with the pam of hands into a 3-6 inch rope.
On a greased baking sheet, twist two of the ropes together loosely, leaving spaces for 6 eggs. Repeat with the other 2 ropes and place colored eggs in spaces. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Brush with beaten eggs and sprinkle with tiny colored candies.
Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
