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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water |
1/2 cup butter |
3/4 cup warm milk |
1 cup sugar, divided |
3 eggs |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons crushed anise seed, divided |
4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
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Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. 2. Melt butter and add mixing bowl with milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed, and 3 cups flour, and beat until smooth. 3. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. 4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 5. Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease top. 6. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. 7. Punch dough down and roll into a 16 inch by 9 inch rectangle. 8. Cut rectangle into 3 16 inch by 3 inch pieces. 9. Cut each piece into 16 3 inch by 1 inch strips. 10. Twist each strip and place 1 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. 11. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. 12. Combine 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed and brush over twists. 13. Bake at 375 F until browned, about 12-15 minutes. |
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