Mix in butter
until the mixture resembles coarse meal
If using oil,
stir oil into liquid ingredients after adding the egg.
Dissolve yeast in warm water (use 2 packages to short-
en time), stir vigorously, and allow to ferment for 10
minutes
Then add the egg and anise extract or anis
seeds.
Add a small amount of the flour mixture to the yeast
and beat until thoroughly blended
Let stand for a few
minutes, or until dough becomes light and airy.
Add the rest of the flour mixture, adding more flour if
necessary to make a stiff dough
Knead on a lightly
floured board until smooth
Oil the top of the dough,
cover with wax paper and let it rise until doubled
When
the bread has risen, punch it down, and let it rise until
doubled again.
Knead the dough slightly, then form into balls the size
of an orange
With a rolling pin, flatten to 1/2 to 3/4
inch thick
Prepare a topping by mixing together the
melted butter, remaining 1 cup sugar and the cinnamon
Spread topping on all sides of the rolls.
Let rolls rise until light and about doubled in size
When nearly doubled, preheat oven to 400F
Bake for
20 to 25 minutes, or until golden
Makes 8 to 10 small
loaves
To serve, slice thinly, butter and arrange slices
on a platter.
