Anise Seed Rolls
Serves: 4
Estell Schumm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
37
Sweetness
33
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan
2
Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water
4
Allow to rest 5 minutes
5
Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl
6
Stir in the milk and yeast mixture
7
Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky)
8
Add more flour if needed
9
Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours
10
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets
11
Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick
12
Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips
13
Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet
14
Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour
15
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
16
Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat
17
Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet
18
Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes