6 1/2 c. flour
6 eggs, well beaten
1 cake yeast
1/4 tsp. salt
12 tbsp. sugar
12 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 oz. anise seed
3 tbsp. sour cream

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Put flour on work board, make a well in the center. Add all ingredients in well and gradually blend in flour. Knead until smooth. Put dough in large oiled pot until doubled. Divide dough into 3 equal parts in the shape of a ball. Place on cookie sheet and cook at 325 degrees for 1 hour. While bread is still hot rub with 1 beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with mixed colored jimmies.