Molletes - Mexican Anise Seed Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups warm water (105â°-115â°f)
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 6 -7 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• margarine

Recipe

• 1 dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
• 2 in a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream shortening with remaining sugar.
• 3 beat in eggs; add salt and anise seed.
• 4 add creamed mixture to yeast and thoroughly combine.
• 5 gradually add flour to mixture until a moderately firm dough is formed.
• 6 knead dough on a lightly floured board until it is smooth and elastic.
• 7 place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until double in size.
• 8 punch dough down, knead, and allow to double in size again.
• 9 knead dough and shape into round balls the size of an egg.
• 10 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 11 place in a well-greased pan, cover, and allow to double in size again.
• 12 lightly brush with margarine and bake for 20-25 minutes.