ITALIAN ANISE EASTER BREAD

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Subtlety sweet... tastes like Easter!

Provided by Mary Silva

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
1/2 c warm milk
1 c softened butter
4 eggs
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp whole anise seeds
6-7 c all purpose flour
1 egg for wash

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl dissolve yeast in water, let bubble.
  • 2. Then blend all other ingredients in yeast water mixture, gradually add in flour.
  • 3. Knead dough 5-10 minutes. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 5 hours.
  • 4. Punch down after first rise, shape and place in greased loaf pans. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rise 2 more hours.
  • 5. Mix one egg with 1 tablespoon of milk or water and brush tops of loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
  • 6. NOTE: If you have time, you can let this rise overnight, punch dough down and shape, put in pan and let rise 3 more hours, then bake.

Thobani Wodumo
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I'm not a fan of anise, but this bread was still really good. The bread was moist and fluffy and the sugar topping was the perfect touch.


talal hunk
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This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the anise flavor and the crunchy sugar topping.


Randy Carpenter
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I made this bread for my Easter brunch and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Lefa Motaung
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfect! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Tayyba Batool
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This bread was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Parkash sinjh
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I've never had anise bread before, but this was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Malik sajawal
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This bread is so festive and perfect for Easter. I love the anise flavor.


Dorothy Stevens
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great!


Winnie Nadiah
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A new family favorite!


Heidi Perez
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Easy to make and so tasty!


Md salmansha babsha
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Perfect for Easter brunch.


MD Nehal
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Will definitely make again.


Sharan Lama
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Delicious!


iskai Gamer
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The bread was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Marian Cani
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This bread was a little too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Kohr Brim
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the anise flavor and the bread is always so moist and fluffy.


Scisor Ally Ngowo
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm definitely going to make it again for Easter next year.


Irfan PZ MeeR 110
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I'm not usually a fan of anise, but this bread was delicious! The anise flavor was subtle and complemented the other flavors in the bread perfectly.


Okyere Prince
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This Italian anise Easter bread was such a treat! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the anise flavor was just right. I loved the crunchy sugar topping too.


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