Sweet Anise Bread from Uruguay

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[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 1/2 c. lukewarm water
• 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 4 to 5 c. flour
• 1 tbsp. anise seed
• 1/2 c. butter
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp. light corn syrup

[edit] Directions

1. Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl with a fork until slightly beaten; add Sugar, yeast mixture, salt, anise seed, butter, and 2 cups of flour. #Beat with electric beater until well beaten and smooth.
2. Stir in additional flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a well floured pastry board and knead until dough is soft and elastic. Do not add too much flour.
3. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp warm cloth. Allow to rise until double in bulk.
4. Punch down the dough and make a round loaf, smooth on top with the folded edges on the bottom of the loaf. Place in a deep round cake pan.
5. Beat the egg yolk with the corn syrup and brush the top with a pastry brush.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or until done.