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Ingredients
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2 cups milk
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2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
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1 quart water, divided
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⅔ cup shortening
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1 cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons anise seeds
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8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
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Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
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Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
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Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
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Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
169 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 169 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
Sodium 76mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 23mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 64mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.