ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

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This golden brown bread offers satisfying sweetness in every slice. The hearty round loaves rise well and cut beautifully. With an egg wash and a sprinkling of Italian seasoning, the bread looks pretty, too. -Kim Ooms, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 7 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

vosty tygar vosty
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


ishaq gujjar92
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This bread is delicious! It's perfect for breakfast or brunch. I love the way the anise and orange zest flavor the bread.


ELEVATE LLL
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I've never made Italian sweet bread before, but this recipe made it easy. The bread turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Jiyam Hasan
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This is a great recipe! The bread is light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the anise and orange zest.


Michael Ebi
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I made this bread for Easter and it was a big hit! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Fluxk
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This bread is delicious! I love the anise flavor. It's a great bread to serve with coffee or tea.


Mohamed Wael
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a winner. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Anmol sr
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This is my new favorite bread recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the anise and orange zest flavor the bread.


Azadi Begum
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I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious.


ayush dahal
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This Italian sweet bread was a delight! The texture was soft and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly sweet and nutty. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.