Ingredients
- 3 cups water (warm, divided)
- 6 teaspoon yeast
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups milk (scalded)
- 4 teaspoons anise seeds
- 2 cups Karo syrup (dark)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups rye flour
- 2 cups graham flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup orange zest
- 6 cups all-purpose flour (may need more)
- 3 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix anise seeds and dark syrup in saucepan; bring to a boil; cook 1 minute; strain out seeds.
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Step 2: Add butter; cool.
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Step 3: When lukewarm, add rye flour, graham flour, and salt to the yeast mixture.
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Step 4: Add grated orange zest; and knead on floured board, adding enough flour to make a stiff dough.
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Step 5: Let rise until double in bulk.
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Step 6: Divide dough into 4 parts; place each in well greased pan; let rise until double in size.
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Step 7: You can brush the tops with a mixture of Karo syrup and water; put in caraway seeds in last knead.
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Step 8: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 1 hour. Some start with 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for first 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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