Sugared Anise Rosettes Recipes

ROSETTES

Steps:

• In deep medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, the salt and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in 2 tablespoons oil, the water and flour until smooth. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil (2 to 3 inches) to 400°F.
• Heat rosette iron by placing in hot oil 1 minute. Tap excess oil from iron on paper towels. Dip hot iron into batter just to top edge (don't go over top). Fry about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Immediately remove rosette; invert onto paper towels to cool. (If rosette is not crisp, batter is too thick; stir in a small amount of water or milk.)
• Heat iron in hot oil and tap on paper towels before making each rosette. (If iron is not hot enough, batter will not stick.) Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving or drizzle with chocolate glaze.
• To make chocolate glaze, in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, place chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup. Microwave uncovered on Medium 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Drizzle glaze over rosettes.

BROWN SUGAR-ANISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 2 cups flour, the cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla paste and beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping bowl as needed.
• Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. Divide dough in two, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, and flatten into disks. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
• Place one piece of dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment, or a silicone baking mat, and flour both sides of the dough and the rolling pin. Roll dough into an oblong oval that is roughly 7-by-10 inches and a generous 1/4-inch thick. Prick all over with a floured fork. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Slide rolled dough on parchment paper onto a baking sheet, and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Lightly beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon water to thin it out. Lightly brush the top of the dough with the egg white, and sprinkle with the anise seeds, pressing gently to adhere. Sprinkle with the sanding sugar, then bake until turning deeply golden at the edges, 15 to 17 minutes.
• Let cool on the baking sheet. After about 5 minutes, use a knife, pastry wheel or pizza cutter to cut crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Alternatively, let cool and serve whole, allowing guests to break into pieces. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

GLAZED BOHEMIAN ANISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds Parchment Paper; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in egg and lemon peel. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, pepper and anise seed.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. On lined cookie sheet, place balls about 1 inch apart. Dip bottom of drinking glass in 2 tablespoons flour; press each ball until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 15 minutes.
• In a small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and oil on High 10 seconds; stir. Microwave in 10-second intervals until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in anise extract. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle glaze over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with almonds. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.

ROSETTES I

Steps:

• Combine eggs, sugar and salt; beat well. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Heat a rosette iron in deep, hot oil (375 degrees) for 2 minutes.
• Drain excess oil from iron. Dip in batter to 1/4 inch from the top of the iron, then dip iron immediately into hot oil (375 degrees).
• Fry rosette until golden, about 30 seconds. Lift out; tip upside down to drain. With fork, push rosette off iron onto a rack placed over paper towels.
• Reheat iron 1 minute; make next rosette.
• Sprinkle rosettes with confectioners' sugar.

ROSETTES

Steps:

• Add sugar to slightly beaten eggs, then add milk.
• Sift flour before measuring, then together with salt.
• Stir into first mixture until batter is smooth and about the consistency of heavy cream.
• Add flavoring.
• Heat fat or oil to 370°F in a deep kettle.
• If you do not have a thermometer, put a small piece of bread into fat and count to sixty.
• Bread should brown.
• Dip your iron into hot fat to heat it and drain excess fat on absorbent paper.
• Dip heated iron into batter to about 3/4 its height.
• If iron is properly heated and drained the batter will coat the iron.
• If batter does not adhere the iron is too cool or greasy.
• Plunge batter-coated iron quickly into the hot fat and cook from two to three minutes or until active bubbling ceases.
• Invert iron over fat to drain fat off, then remove rosette from iron onto absorbent paper, inverting rosette to drain completely.
• Your rosette should be crisp as soon as it is slightly cool.
• If it is not, your fat may be too cool.
• If rosette does not drop off form easily, rap the form sharply with a knife handle to jar it loose.
• While still warm, sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
• Crevices may also be filled with raspberry jam (or your favorite) prior to coating with the sugar.

SUGARED ANISE ROSETTES

Steps:

• In a cleaned electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind anise seeds. In a bowl whisk together anise, flour, and salt and whisk in milk. In a small bowl whisk together eggs and sugar until combined and whisk egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. (Overmixing will cause blisters on pastries.)
• In a 3-quart heavy kettle heat 2 inches oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 370°F. Put rosette iron in hot oil 20 seconds and carefully lift iron, letting excess oil drip into kettle. Dip bottom and side of oiled iron into batter 3 seconds, being careful not to let batter get onto top of iron. Immerse coated iron in oil and fry until pastry is golden and crisp, about 30 seconds. Lift iron, letting excess oil drip into kettle and, using a fork, loosen pastry, letting it drop onto brown paper or paper towels. Turn pastry over and drain on paper. Make more pastries in same manner, returning oil to 370°F. between batches and heating iron in hot oil each time 10 seconds before dipping into batter. (Pastries may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, layered between paper towels, in an airtight container. Before serving, reheat pastries in one layer on a baking sheet in a 225°F. oven 10 minutes.)
• Dust pastries with confectioners' sugar.

ANISE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Mix flour, anise seeds, baking powder, fennel seeds, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
• Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over flour mixture and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into small pieces and roll into short ropes. Join ends together to form rings.
• Arrange cookie rings on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

ROSETTES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar; stir in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to batter until smooth., Heat 2-1/2 in. of oil to 375° in a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet. Place rosette iron in hot oil, then dip in batter, three-fourths up the sides of iron (do not let batter run over top of iron). Immediately place in hot oil; loosen rosette with fork and remove iron. , Fry rosettes, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel-lined wire racks. Repeat with remaining batter. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a dipping consistency. Dip edges of rosettes into icing; let dry on wire racks.

ROSETTES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl with a wire whisk, lightly beat eggs. Add flour, milk, sugar and salt beat just until smooth.In a heavy pan or deep-fat fryer over medium heat, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 375°.Heat rosette iron at least 30 seconds in hot oil tap excess oil from iron. Dip hot iron into batter just to the top (do not let batter run over top of mold),then place in hot oil and fry until golden brown. The rosette may drop off the iron during frying*. Remove rosettes with a slotted spoon and drain on several layers of paper towels. While warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely.Store loosely covered in a cool place. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before serving if desired.*If edge of rosette sticks to the iron while frying, release with tip of a sharp knife.

ANISE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, aniseed, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.

MOLLETES - MEXICAN ANISE SEED ROLLS

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.