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Pfeffernüsse

2 Tbsp yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 tsp sugar
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups room temp milk
2 Tbsp (heaping) cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
7-8 cups flour

Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in milk and spices. Stir in flour. Fold in yeast when dough is thickening. Knead in remaining flour for a soft dough. Let rise until doubled. Cut in small pieces. Dip cut side in red sugar. Place on large cookie sheet. Let rise. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.