Semitas

• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (100u0b0 to 110u0b0)
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 5 cups bread flour
• 1 (2.3-ounce) jar anise seeds (1/2 cup)
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Stir together yeast, 1 cup warm water, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Stir together remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, flour, and next 4 ingredients in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, and beat at medium speed with electric mixer, using dough hook attachment, 6 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round loaf, and place on 3 lightly greased baking sheets (4 loaves per baking sheet).
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts, 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in bulk.
5. Bake at 425u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, bread flour, anise seeds, shortening, eggs, salt

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/semitas (may not work)