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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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My family loves the subtle taste of anise, so it's no surprise these pretty twists are often requested. Because anise appears in the dough and topping, everyone gets a doubly delicious dose of their favorite herb.Geraldine Grisdale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Ingredients:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed |
4-1/2 to 5 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
topping: |
1 egg, beaten |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, aniseed and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; roll into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into three 16-in. x 3-in. pieces. Cut each piece into sixteen 3-in. x 1-in. strips. Twist each strip; place 1-1/2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; brush over twists.
4. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.
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