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Taco Pizza
Dinner Mexican

Taco Pizza

4.6

Prep
120 min
Cook
20 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add water, salt, oil, flour and yeast to your bread machine in the order listed. Select the dough cycle. Check dough after it has been mixing for a few minutes. If it is too dry and not mixing, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is mixing and has a nice dough consistency. You want the dough to be pliable but not sticky.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, and 3/4 of the package of taco seasoning mix. Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper; set aside. In another bowl, mix refried beans, salsa, and onion; set aside.
  3. 3 Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Season with the remaining 1/4 package of taco seasoning and a small amount of water. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 When the dough cycle is finished, remove dough from the machine. Divide dough in half, and pat into two 12-inch pans. Spread a layer of bean mixture on top of dough, then a layer of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with seasoned beef and top with Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes, turning pizzas halfway through baking.

By DESHL

Pocket Bread
Dinner

Pocket Bread

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the 3 cups flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. 3 Divide the dough into sixteen equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll rounds into square loaves 1/4 inch thick. Place the on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until loaves puff in the middle. Let cool on a wire rack.

By CHRISW

Sourdough Starter II
Dinner

Sourdough Starter II

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
3000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, warm water, and yeast in a large glass bowl. Let stand uncovered in a warm place over night or up to 48 hours. The longer the mixture stands, the stronger the ferment will be.
  2. 2 After fermenting, the starter is ready to use or to store covered in the refrigerator. Feed once or twice a week with 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup sugar; allow the starter to rest at room temperature for several hours after feeding.

By Glenda

Sourdough Starter I
Dinner

Sourdough Starter I

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
5000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine instant potatoes, sugar, water, and yeast in a covered container. Let the starter sit on a counter for 5 days, stirring daily with a wooden spoon.
  2. 2 On the morning of the fifth day, feed the starter with 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water. In the evening, take out 1 cup of the starter to use in a sourdough recipe. Refrigerate the remaining starter.
  3. 3 Every five days, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. If starter is to be used in a recipe, let the fed starter rest at room temperature 6 hours before use. If starter is not being used in a recipe, keep refrigerated and discard 1 cup of starter after each feeding.

By Becky Richardson

Crusty White Bread
Dinner

Crusty White Bread

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture with milk, margarine, 4 cups flour, and salt; stir until well combined. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly grease a large mixing bowl, place dough in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into two equal pieces and form each into a loaf. Place loaves into two lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Mist loaves with water and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until loaves are golden brown and the bottom of a loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By Dingo

Famous California Pizza Dough
Dinner

Famous California Pizza Dough

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yeast, honey, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl with a whisk. Let stand to dissolve, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 3/4 cup warm water, and 1 cup flour to the mixture and stir until a batter forms. Add another 1 cup flour; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup more flour and combine.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a surface dusted with 1/4 cup flour. Knead until a smooth, fairly firm, slightly sticky dough is achieved, adding more flour as needed.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured cutting board and pat down with your hand. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Stretch and fold each piece down and under, tucking as you go, to form pizza dough rounds.
  6. 6 Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
  8. 8 Transfer dough rounds to a lightly floured board and press each piece out to desired thickness, starting in the center, until 8 to 10 inches wide. Form a crust shape around the outer edges with your fingertips.
  9. 9 Transfer one round of pizza dough to the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Top with any sauce and toppings you like.
  10. 10 Bake in the lower rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Move to the center of the oven and continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes more. Repeat to bake remaining pizzas.

By John Mitzewich

Peasant Bread
Dinner

Peasant Bread

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
175 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Light or Medium Crust cycle; press Start. For a crispier crust, use the French cycle or turn machine off after first rise and start the cycle over.

By Becki C

Grandma's Yeast Rolls
Dinner

Grandma's Yeast Rolls

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar into the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water; let stand 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, the remaining sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Once the yeast has foamed, stir the melted lard into the yeast, then stir the yeast mixture into the flour until a sticky dough forms.
  2. 2 Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. You may need to add additional flour to keep the dough from sticking. Once elastic, cover the dough with the mixing bowl, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with lard.
  3. 3 Cut the dough into three equal sections, then cut each section into 8 pieces. Form into balls and place into the prepared baking dish in 6 rows of 4. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 1 hour. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before eating.

By Dotty Snyder Grohman

Buttermilk Honey Wheat Bread
Dinner

Buttermilk Honey Wheat Bread

4.5

Prep
2 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the yeast, whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, honey, oil, and buttermilk into pan of a bread machine.
  2. 2 If baking in bread machine use medium temperature setting.
  3. 3 If baking in an oven, use manual or dough cycle to knead dough. Remove from bread maker, and place in a greased loaf pan. Let rise until doubled in size. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 25 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By Tom Denney

Yellow Fever Bread
Dinner

Yellow Fever Bread

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
430 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, sift together 4 1/2 cups flour, salt, curry powder and turmeric. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in yeast mixture and 1/2 cup clarified butter. Stir in the remaining 4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Grease a bowl with remaining clarified butter, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with butter. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 4 hours.
  4. 4 After 4 hours punch dough down, flip over and let rise for 2 more hours.
  5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake dough in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

By John

Soft No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Dinner

Soft No-Knead Dinner Rolls

3.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in water. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a separate bowl; mix to combine. Make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture, milk, eggs, and butter. Mix with a wooden spoon until a thick, sticky batter forms.
  3. 3 Cover dough with a clean, damp dish towel and place in a warm place. Let rise until almost tripled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Punch dough down to deflate. Mix briefly in the bowl to get rid of bubbles.
  5. 5 Dust a work surface with flour. Scrape dough out and dust the top with flour. Cut into 4 pieces, then cut each piece into 3 pieces.
  6. 6 Press down 1 piece of dough with your palm. Use your fingers to gather it into a ball. Flip so the smooth side faces up and roll briefly to form a ball. Place roll in the prepared baking pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Line up rolls in a 3x4 grid in the baking pan. Spray the surface of the rolls with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap.
  7. 7 Place baking pan in a warm place and let rise until almost doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes. Halfway through the second rise, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  8. 8 Bake rolls in the preheated oven until surface is golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Use parchment paper overhang to lift rolls onto a cooling rack. Serve warm.

By Crystal Barnes

40-Minute Dinner Rolls
Dinner American

40-Minute Dinner Rolls

3.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water and yeast together in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Stir in egg. Add flour slowly until a dough forms. Roll dough onto a floured surface and knead until round and elastic. Cut dough into 12 pieces and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

By ShadowBolt

Low-Salt White Bread
Dinner

Low-Salt White Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 3-1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, oil, and yeast in large bowl. Add warm water. Beat on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  2. 2 Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place 45 to 50 minutes or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.) If you don't have a warm, draft-free place, I find it works well to place covered bowl on a rack in the oven above a pan of warm water.
  3. 3 Grease 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3 or 8-1/2x4-1/2x2-1/2 inches. Punch down dough and divide in half. Shape each half into loaf, place in pans. Brush loaves lightly with margarine if desired. Cover and let rise in warm place 35 to 40 minutes or until double.
  4. 4 Place oven rack in low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until loaves are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped; remove from pans. Brush loaves with margarine if desired. Cool on wire rack.

By Stephanie

Thin-Crust Pizza Dough
Dinner American

Thin-Crust Pizza Dough

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water that's 110 degrees F (44 degrees C) in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine 1 3/4 cups flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture; mix well until dough comes together.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour if dough is too sticky.
  5. 5 Roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a greased pizza pan.
  6. 6 Add your favorite toppings, and bake. Enjoy!

By Lynda Q

Double Quick Dinner Rolls
Dinner

Double Quick Dinner Rolls

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add potato flakes, sugar, salt, egg, vegetable oil, onion powder, and 1cup of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour. Continue stirring until smooth, scraping batter from sides of bowl.
  2. 2 Cover and let dough rise in warm place until doubled, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
  4. 4 Punch down dough. Spoon dough into 12 greased muffin cups, filling each half full. Let rise until batter reaches tops of cups, or about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Bake in a preheated 400 degree F(200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Marian Collins

Angel Biscuits
Dinner

Angel Biscuits

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. 3 Stir buttermilk into yeast mixture until combined, then add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 4 to 5 times.
  4. 4 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut out twenty-four 2 1/2-inch-diameter circles. Place circles onto lightly greased baking sheets so they are barely touching each other. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake biscuits in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

By Karin Christian

Deb's Cloverleaf Rolls
Dinner

Deb's Cloverleaf Rolls

3.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the hot water, white sugar, and yeast together in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer; let sit until it forms a creamy layer on top, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Fit the mixer with a dough hook, and slowly beat in 3 cups of bread flour and the rolled oats until the flour is thoroughly worked in. Place the mixing bowl in a warm place, cover with a cloth, and let the batter rise until doubled and puffy, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Place the mixing bowl back onto the stand mixer, and pour in the butter; start the mixer on low speed, and beat in the remaining 6 cups of bread flour. Sprinkle salt into the dough. Turn the mixer up to medium, and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
  5. 5 Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough, and form into a ball about the size of a large cherry tomato. Place the dough ball into a greased muffin cup; make 2 more balls, and place them into the same cup (3 dough balls per cup). Repeat with remaining dough.
  6. 6 Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the turn lightly golden brown, 38 minutes.

By Deb

Wiener Dog Challah
Dinner

Wiener Dog Challah

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and honey in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the oil, salt and 3 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into two long oval loaves. Place on two lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. 4 Just before baking, give the risen loaves three shallow slashes with a sharp knife. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, turn heat down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), brush with beaten egg white. Return loaves to the oven to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when tapped.

By Mark Cain

Angel Biscuit Rolls
Dinner

Angel Biscuit Rolls

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. 2 Sift together flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, and salt. Add buttermilk and dissolved yeast. Add shortening and stir. Store dough, covered, in the fridge until ready to use.
  3. 3 Roll out on a lightly floured surface or shape into balls — these do not need to rise. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
  4. 4 Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

By Laura

Colleen's Potato Crescent Rolls
Dinner

Colleen's Potato Crescent Rolls

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and mash.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 When yeast is ready, mix in 1 cup mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, and 3 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough has become stiff but still pliable. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, and up to 5 days.
  4. 4 Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, and form into rounds. Roll out each round to a 12 inch circle. Brush generously with melted butter, and cut each circle into 16 wedges. Roll wedges up tightly, starting with the large end. Place on lightly greased baking sheets with the points underneath, and the ends bent to form a crescent shape. Cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Colleen Wollenberg

Mom's Pumpkin Rolls
Dinner

Mom's Pumpkin Rolls

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, butter, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, and yeast mixture, respectively, in a large bowl. Stir in scalded milk and pumpkin puree until dough consistency is reached. Shape dough into a ball and place in a bowl; cover bowl with a towel. Let rise for 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into 2 dozen knotted rolls; arrange on a baking sheet. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Whisk egg yolk with 1/2 teaspoon white sugar until dissolved; brush tops of rolls.
  6. 6 Place baking sheet on the bottom rack of preheated oven; bake rolls for 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to top rack; bake until rolls are lightly browned, 6 to 10 more minutes.

By Rachel Digman

Hot Onion Pinwheels
Dinner

Hot Onion Pinwheels

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon powdered milk, and 2 cups all purpose flour. Stir in beaten egg and proofed yeast water. Mix and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in red pepper.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Pat it into a rectangle; allow dough to rest, covered with greased plastic wrap, for about 10 minutes. Roll dough into a larger rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Evenly spread onions on dough; roll up from the short end to form a log. With a sharp knife, slice into pinwheels.
  6. 6 Place rolls on prepared baking sheet; let rise a second time, about 30 minutes. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Patty

Winter Squash Rolls
Dinner

Winter Squash Rolls

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small saucepan, cover squash cubes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; cool and mash.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture, shortening, squash and milk; mix well. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When dough has pulled together, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Divide dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

By TRACEY_MITCHELL

Anise Seed Rolls
Dinner

Anise Seed Rolls

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Nurit Cusack