Swedish Anise Twists Recipe

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Swedish Anise Twists
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Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
  2. Melt butter and add mixing bowl with milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed, and 3 cups flour, and beat until smooth.
  3. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease top.
  6. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Punch dough down and roll into a 16 inch by 9 inch rectangle.
  8. Cut rectangle into 3 16 inch by 3 inch pieces.
  9. Cut each piece into 16 3 inch by 1 inch strips.
  10. Twist each strip and place 1 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  11. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  12. Combine 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed and brush over twists.
  13. Bake at 375 F until browned, about 12-15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 972.88 Kcal (4073 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.07g 45%
Cholesterol 184.69mg 62%
Sodium 662.2mg 28%
Potassium 434.06mg 9%
Total Carbs 151.78g 51%
Sugars 31.7g 127%
Dietary Fiber 8.44g 34%
Protein 26.65g 53%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 118.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.95 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.75g 45%
Cholesterol 55.61mg 62%
Sodium 199.4mg 28%
Potassium 130.7mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.7g 51%
Sugars 9.54g 127%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 34%
Protein 8.03g 53%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 16%
Calcium 35.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.1
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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