Molletes Mexican Anise Seed Rolls Food

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN MOLLETES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove some of the bread from the middle of bread halves to accommodate more toppings. Spread about 1 teaspoon butter on each half.
• Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons warmed refried beans on bread. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded cheese on the beans. Place bread halves on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Top molletes with Mexican salsa or pico de gallo.

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.

THREE SEED ROLLS

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the lukewarm water, yeast and honey. Using the dough hook on low speed, stir the ingredients together.
• In a separate bowl sift together 1 cup of all purpose flour, the wheat and semolina flours and the salt. Add the flour to the yeast mixture and then add the hot water. Stir the dough on low speed until the dough comes together to form a ball.
• Knead the dough 5-10 minutes by hand or 3-4 minutes on low speed with the mixer. The dough should be well formed and just hold its shape or spread very slowly.
• Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a slightly dampened cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Knead the dough briefly and separate into 18 small balls. Roll into round rolls and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover the dough with a cloth and allow to rise for another hour or until doubled in bulk. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine all seeds and salt in a small bowl. Beat together egg and 1 tbsp water. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with the seed mixture.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Cool on racks.

CHEESE AND ANISE SEED QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly grease an 8X8 inch swuare baking pan and set aside.
• Stir together the dry ingredients.
• In another bowl, wish the liquid ingredients together.
• Combine the dry and liquid mixtures until just blended.
• Spread the dough evenly in the pan.
• Bake until golden brown or 20-25 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve warm.

ANISE SEED ROLLS

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
• Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
• Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
• Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

ANISE FLAVORED PIZZELLES

Steps:

• Beat eggs and sugar. All cooled melted margarine, vanilla, anise seed and anside extract. Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture. Refrigerate several hours. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto hot pizzelle iron and cook until slightly brown. Remove and throughly cool on rack. Store in tins.