Anise Biscuits

==Description==
In Romanian: Pesmeti cu anason
==Ingredients==
* 2 lbs / 1 kg flour
* 7 oz / 210 g sugar
* 2 cups milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 3 yolks and 2 whole eggs
* 5 oz / 150 g butter
* 1½ oz / 40 g yeast
* 1 teaspoon ground anise mixed with 2-3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar,
* ½ teaspoon salt 
==Directions==
# Mix the yeast with a teaspoon of sugar, add ½ cup tepid milk and a little flour, so that the starter is soft.
# Let it rise.
# Then it has doubled, add the rest of the tepid milk, salt, eggs beaten with sugar, vanilla and melted butter (tepid).
# Knead well until it bubbles.
# Divide the dough into two parts and place in bread pans.
# Cover and let them rise in a warm place until the pans are almost full.
# Wash with beaten egg and bake at medium heat.
# Remove from pans and the second or third day, cut into finger thick slices.
# Arrange these slices next to one another in a baking sheet and place in a warm oven to dry out.
# When the slices are dry, increase the heat and bake until golden-brown.
# Remove from the oven and sprinkle each slice with confectioner's sugar mixed with anise.
# These biscuits keep well for a long time.
Category:Biscuit Recipes