3 - 3 1/2 c. flour
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. crushed anise seed
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 c. wheat germ
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Mix 2 cups flour, yeast, cinnamon, anise seed. In saucepan, heat milk, honey and butter until butter melts, stirring constantly. Add to dry ingredients; add eggs, rind and juice. Beat at low speed 1/2 minute. Beat at high speed 3 minutes. By hand mix in wheat germ, wheat flour and as much regular flour as you can mix in with spoon. Knead on floured surface for a smooth, stiff dough, 8 to 10 minutes. Divide in half. Let rise 10 minutes. Divide each half into 3 pieces. Roll into 16" ropes. Braid, turn ends under, place on greased cookie sheet. Rise 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes until brown. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.