Baska Bread
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 2 pkg. dry yeast
- 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded, then cooled
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 2 tsp. star anise
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 pkg. saffron (dissolve in little hot water, then strain)
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 c. shortening or butter
- 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 c. flour
- 1 1/2 c. raisins
- In bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir in milk, sugar, eggs, salt, shortening, anise, saffron and half the flour.
- Mix until smooth.
- Add raisins and remaining flour.
- Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth.
- Let rise; shape into loaves or put in coffee or shortening cans.
- Let rise again.
- Heat oven to 425u0b0. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from pans.
- When cool, frost with a powdered sugar frosting.
- Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
- Makes 3 loaves.
warm water, yeast, milk, sugar, star anise, salt, saffron, eggs, shortening, flour, raisins
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=2719 (may not work)