Here is another old recipe- my friends mother, Maria like to make quite often.  Dormidos, meaning sleeping- most likly named for the time the dough "sleeps" overnight before baking.

3 ¾    cup all-purpose  flour

6            eggs, lightly beaten

½        cup butter, softened

½        cup sugar

40 gr  baker’s yeast

Aguadente (try anise if you prefer)

1.  Dump the flour in a large bowl.  Slightly beat the eggs separately.  Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the eggs.  Add the sugar and butter along with the yeast.

Using your hands, mix the ingredients together to form a dough.   Cover and let rise until double.  Shape into individual balls.  Place on lightly floured baking linens and cover.  Let rise again overnight- hence the name Dormidos (Sleepers) .

2. The next day, turn them over so the bottom is on the top.  Brush with beaten egg-wash and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Careful not to overbake.