| 1 | To decorate: make small ? slit in top crust of each loaf; insert shinny copper penny. |
| 2 | Tie loaves with ribbon and decorate with small sheaf of wheat or other grain, dried flowers, silk flours or dried berries. |
| 3 | Attach friendship note which will follow on last note. |
| 4 | To preserve bread: allow loaves to dry in cook dry place for several days until very hard. |
| 5 | Spray or brush clear, glossy polyurethane or spray clear, glossy resin around loaf. |
| 6 | Let dry; repeat with second coat. |
| 7 | When dry, decorate as desired. |
| 8 | Tip: loaves may be brushed with mixture of 1 egg white and 1 tbsp. water before baking. |
| 9 | If desired, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed. |
| 10 | For crusty topped loaves, set small pan of water in oven while bread is baking. |
| 11 | History and friendship poem to follow in next note. |
| 12 | Marilyn sulta |
