Aniseed Braids

Name: Aniseed Braids
Ingredients: 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons aniseed; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup water; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons aniseed
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1

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°. 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).
2

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.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place three ropes on a
4

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.
5

Beat remaining egg; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.