MOLLETES - MEXICAN ANISE SEED ROLLS
Molletes are traditionally served as a coffee cake. This bread freezes well. Posted in response to a recipe request.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h25m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream shortening with remaining sugar.
- Beat in eggs; add salt and anise seed.
- Add creamed mixture to yeast and thoroughly combine.
- Gradually add flour to mixture until a moderately firm dough is formed.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured board until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until double in size.
- Punch dough down, knead, and allow to double in size again.
- Knead dough and shape into round balls the size of an egg.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place in a well-greased pan, cover, and allow to double in size again.
- Lightly brush with margarine and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Shanagay Burrell Peters
s.peters53@hotmail.comThese molletes were delicious! The anise flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the rolls were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Elpi kr
k.elpi20@gmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by these molletes. They were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.
Kimberly Litts
kimberly90@yahoo.comThese molletes were a great way to use up some leftover bread. They were so easy to make and they were delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Ashfaque Mallah
amallah10@hotmail.frI love the simplicity of these molletes. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love to serve them with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Sylar
sylar@hotmail.comI've never had molletes before, but these were amazing! The anise flavor was perfect and they were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
norman osborns wife
n.wife@yahoo.comThese molletes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a bit lighter and fluffier.
melody person
p.melody@gmail.comI found the dough to be a bit sticky, but other than that, these molletes were great! The anise flavor was just right and they were so soft and fluffy.
M Hunain Hashmi
h-m@aol.comThese molletes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them without the sugar glaze.
Ntanda Mncotsho
mncotsho.ntanda88@aol.comI was a bit hesitant to try these molletes because I'm not a big fan of anise, but I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor was very mild and it complemented the other flavors in the rolls perfectly. They were so delicious and I will definitely be making
Batman Lampoh
batmanlampoh@yahoo.comI've made these molletes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love the anise flavor, it's so unique.
hanad 8
h-8@hotmail.comThese molletes were a hit with my family! The anise flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the rolls were soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.