Molletes - Mexican Anise Seed Rolls
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
36
ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm water (105°-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon anise seed
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 6 -7 cups flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- margarine
directions
- Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream shortening with remaining sugar.
- Beat in eggs; add salt and anise seed.
- Add creamed mixture to yeast and thoroughly combine.
- Gradually add flour to mixture until a moderately firm dough is formed.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured board until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until double in size.
- Punch dough down, knead, and allow to double in size again.
- Knead dough and shape into round balls the size of an egg.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place in a well-greased pan, cover, and allow to double in size again.
- Lightly brush with margarine and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Molly53
United States