Anisette Knots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
3 eggs
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 lb. butter
3 tsp. anise extract
1/4 c. warm water (I find that 1/4 c. is sometimes too much, start with 1/2 the amount and add, if needed)

Preparation

In bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Toss lightly. Add eggs and sugar, mix well.
Mixture will be crumbly.
Add melted butter, anise extract and warm water.
Stir until mixture forms ball.
Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
Cook in fridge 1 hour.
Pinch off pieces of dough size of walnuts and roll into logs.
Tie into knots, shape and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 25 minutes until slightly brown.