At the time, we called it a “rope-braiding machine” and were ... and the result is a five-strand braided cord. The whole machine is mesmerizing to watch, and the mechanism is silky smooth ...

Cover bread with dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix anise seed, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar together. In another bowl, beat egg white lightly. When 30 minutes are up, ...