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- 10 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces (about 2½ cups) vegetable shortening
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon anise oil
- 16 ounces sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 210g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 817 | |
| Calories from Fat 222 | 27% |
| Total Fat 26.35g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 4.27g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium 285mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 126.03g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 42.54g | 28% |
| Protein 21.26g | 34% |
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