Semitas
By: Anonymous
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:30pm

Ingredients




1 env active dry yeast - (¼ oz)
1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
cup sugar divided
5 cups bread flour
1 jar anise seeds - (2.3 oz)
6 tablespoons shortening
2 lrgs eggs
teaspoon salt

Preparation

1 Stir together yeast, 1 cup warm water, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. 2 Stir together remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, flour, and next 4 ingredients in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, and beat at medium speed with electric mixer, using dough hook attachment, 6 minutes. 3 Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round loaf, and place on 3 lightly greased baking sheets (4 loaves per baking sheet). 4 Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in bulk. 5 Bake at 425 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks. 6 This recipe yields 1 dozen. 7 Comments: These small, sweet loaves have a texture similar to that of kaiser rolls.