Combine yeast with warm water in medium bowl and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. 

Stir in milk, eggs, and melted Country Crock® Buttery Sticks; set aside.

Sift flour, sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice in large mixing bowl. Stir in anise seeds. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture with a wooden spoon until dough forms. Add a little more flour if the dough is too wet or a little more milk if it is too dry.

Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth but slightly sticky, about 10 minutes. 

Transfer dough to large, lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray baking sheet with no-stick spray. 

Knead dough on lightly floured surface 3 minutes. 

Cut about 1/4 of the dough off; reserve. Shape remaining dough into a round loaf on prepared baking sheet. Cut off one portion of reserved dough to make a knot. Roll remaining reserved dough into a thick rope, then cut into 4 portions. Use fingers to create "bones" and cut into 4 pieces. Arrange pieces on loaf in the shape of a star. Place "knot" on top of the loaf. 

Cover loosely and let it rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Beat egg white with water, then brush loaf with egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar. and anise seeds, if desired. 

Bake 35 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown. Remove to wire rack and cool.