Anisette Knots

Ingredients

• 3 12 c flour
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 34 c granulated sugar
• 14 lb butter
• 3 tsp anise extract
• 14 c warm water I find that 14 c is sometimes too much start with 12 the amount and add if needed

Directions

1. In bowl combine flour baking powder and salt
2. Toss lightly Add eggs and sugar mix well
3. Mixture will be crumbly
4. Add melted butter anise extract and warm water
5. Stir until mixture forms ball
6. Knead 5 minutes until smooth
7. Cook in fridge 1 hour
8. Pinch off pieces of dough size of walnuts and roll into logs
9. Tie into knots shape and place on lightly greased cookie sheet
10. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes until slightly brown