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Aniseed Yeast Rolls

These hard-crusted golden brown gems have a mild anise flavor and a soft pillowy texture with a sprinkling of aniseed on top. Amy Short from Lesage, West Virginia shared the recipe.

22 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4 teaspoons aniseed, divided
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 eggs

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, salt, yeast and 3
teaspoons aniseed. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to
120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until
moistened. Add five eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough
remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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 nearly doubled, about 1
hour.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 22
pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on grease baking
sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining
aniseed. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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Aniseed Yeast Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 22 rolls.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 196 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.