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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup natural cane sugar, divided
- 1 Tbs. anise seeds
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. instant yeast
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
- Whisk together flour, 3 Tbs.
- sugar, anise seeds, sesame seeds, orange zest, yeast, and salt together in large bowl.
- Stir in oil and 2/3 cup water to make soft dough.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let dough rise 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Spread remaining 1/2 cup sugar on plate.
- Divide dough into 16 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece into small circle, and pull edges together toward center.
- Pinch to form ball with taut top to press out any air bubbles, and let rest 5 minutes.
- Roll each ball into 6-inch circle.
- Press each circle on one side into sugar, and place sugar-side-up on baking sheet.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes, or until deep golden and crisp.
- Cool on wire rack, and keep stored in airtight container.
