preparation
Scald milk and water together; add Crisco and anise seeds and let cool to room temperature. Mix flour and sugar in large bowl - make a well, when cool pour above liquid into well. Add yeast and sugar to warm water and let stand till frothy - almost double in volume - pour into well. Add all the eggs and mix well. Knead until not sticky adding more flour as needed. Divide into 8 parts and put into greased 8 inch x 4 inch baking pans and let rise until double. Bake at 350° until nicely browned (about 30 minutes). Brush left over egg whites on top of loaves to make them shinny. |