Aniseed Braids

Name: Aniseed Braids
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 14 grams packages each) active dry yeast; 2 Tbsps aniseed; 118 milliliters butter, cubed; 2 eggs; 473 milliliters fat-free milk; 2 liters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 Tbsps sesame seeds; 6 Tbsps sugar; 59 milliliters water

Aniseed Braids might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 40. One serving contains 119 calories, 3g of protein, and 3g of fat. Head to the store and pick up active yeast, water, milk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, aniseed and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter and water to 120°-130°.

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Anise

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Water

Yeast

Milk

Salt

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Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.

Add 1 egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Egg

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

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Cooking Spray

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Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope.

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Dough

Punch

Place three ropes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

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Cooking Spray

Dough

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