Brotchen, Kaiser Rolls, or Weck Rolls

Yield:	1 Servings
Categories:

2	tb	(scant) or 2 (1/4 oz.) pkgs active dry yeast
2 1/2	c	Warm water; (105-115 deg F)
2	tb	Solid vegetable shortening
1	tb	Sugar
2	ts	Salt
6	c	Unbleached all-purpose flour; (up to 7)
3		Egg whites; stiffly beaten
1		Egg white; beaten with 1 Tbsp cold milk for egg wash
		OPTIONAL
		Poppy seeds
		Caraway seeds
		Course salt
		Sesame seeds