I used whole wheat flour because it's rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins.
Add the shortening when a slightly glutinous film forms on the surface of the dough (At this point, you should be able to see through the dough if you stretch it out thinly enough).
When you are letting the bread machine knead the dough, add in all the ingredients other than the shortening and let it start kneading.
After about 10 minutes, add in the shortening.
Ideal water temperature: If it's spring or fall, it should be about 86F (30C).
If it's summer, it should be about 50F (10C).
If it's winter, heat it up in the microwave till it's about 113F (45C).
Temperature of the shortening: In order to keep the dough at an ideal temperature, be sure to use softened shortening so it can be easily mixed in.
If you have some left over egg, coat the top of the dough with it.
You can make all kinds of savory bread with this recipe.