Swedish Anise Twists Recipe

Name: Swedish Anise Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; ½ cup warm water; ½ cup butter; ¾ cup warm milk; 1 cup sugar, divided; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons crushed anise seed, divided; 4 12-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided; oil

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm water
½ cup butter
¾ cup warm milk
1 cup sugar, divided
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed anise seed, divided
4 12-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
oil

1
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2
Melt butter and add mixing bowl with milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed, and 3 cups flour, and beat until smooth.
3
Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4
Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5
Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease top.
6
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7
Punch dough down and roll into a 16 inch by 9 inch rectangle.
8
Cut rectangle into 3 16 inch by 3 inch pieces.
9
Cut each piece into 16 3 inch by 1 inch strips.
10
Twist each strip and place 1 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
11
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
12
Combine 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed and brush over twists.
13
Bake at 375 F until browned, about 12-15 minutes.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, ½ cup warm water, ½ cup butter, ¾ cup warm milk, and more.

Yes, Swedish Anise Twists falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swedish Anise Twists

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