Pan de anís

Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk with a spoonful of sugar and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, the remaining sugar, the salt and the anise seeds.
3. Add the eggs, the softened butter and the milk-yeast mixture, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten them slightly and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let rise for another 20 minutes.
6. Brush with egg yolk if you like, then bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.