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Mix 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the 3/4 cup sugar, yeast, anise seed, orange zest, cinnamon and salt in large bowl; set aside.
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Place milk, 1/2 cup water and the butter in small saucepan.
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Cook on low heat until mixture reaches 105F to 115F; stir.
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Make a well in center of flour mixture.
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Add milk mixture; stir until well blended.
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Lightly beat 4 of the eggs.
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Add to flour mixture; mix well.
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Gradually add remaining 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is smooth but not sticky.
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Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead 20 min.
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Place in large greased bowl; cover with greased sheet of plastic wrap and towel.
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Let stand at room temperature 1-1/2 hours.
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Remove 1/4 of the dough; shape into 3-inch pieces to resemble bones and tears.
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Set aside.
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Divide remaining dough in half; shape each piece into a ball.
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Place on floured surface; knead 5 min.
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Place on greased baking sheet.
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Decorate balls of dough with dough pieces as desired; cover with greased plastic wrap and towel.
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Let rise at room temperature 1-1/2 hours or until dough is doubled in volume.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Beat remaining egg.
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Brush over dough.
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Bake 40 min.
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or until golden brown.
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Mix drink mix, 1 Tbsp.
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sugar and 1-1/2 tsp.
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water; brush over warm bread.
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Cool completely.
