Tougnol (Anise Bread)

Ingredients

• 750 g flour
• 150 g sugar
• 1 tablespoon anise
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 200 g butter
• melted and cooled slightly
• 14 liter whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast in a small amount of water.
2. Mix together the flour, sugar, anise and salt.
3. Pour in the milk, yeast and melted butter.
4. Stir together until ingredients come away from the sides of the bowl and start to form a ball, then knead for a few minutes to get a smooth, not sticky ball.
5. Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
6. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
7. Cut the dough into three pieces and shape into large croissants.
8. Let rise until not quite doubled in size.
9. Place in a 375 degree oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden in color.
10. Bon Appetit.