ST. JOSEPH'S DAY BREAD
Saint Joseph was Mary's husband and the adoptive father of her child, Jesus. A poor carpenter, he did all he could to raise this Child with love and caring. Every March 19th, Italians everywhere celebrate the role Joseph had in raising Jesus and caring for his family. This is a lovely traditional bread posted from an online source in response to a recipe request. The hard work could be done in a bread machine on the dough cycle. Prep time is approximate.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together in a large bowl 1 1/2 cups of the flour, yeast, honey, hot water, salt, butter and anise seeds and mix into a smooth batter.
- Stir in the golden raisins and beat for another 10 minutes, gradually adding flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky (you may not need to use all the flour).
- Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Grease a baking sheet and dust with cornmeal.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and punch down.
- Roll into a long tight loaf, and place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to make 3 or four diagonal slashes on the top.
- Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mist the loaf with water of vinegar before baking, and twice during.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is golden brown, and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Bahadur Okera
[email protected]This was my first time making St. Joseph's Day Bread and it was a success! The bread was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this aga
Shaun Howard
[email protected]This bread was delicious! It was so soft and fluffy, with a perfect crust. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this again!
AKRAM Arain
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread was dry and crumbly, and it didn't have much flavor. I won't be making this again.
Tahir Zia
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Julie Dix
[email protected]This was my first time making St. Joseph's Day Bread and it was a success! The bread was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this aga
Anthony Wilson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It was so beautiful and festive, with the candied cherries and citron. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this aga
Andrius Andriu
[email protected]This bread was delicious! It was so soft and fluffy, with a perfect crust. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this again!
Yahya Yassin
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread was dry and crumbly, and it didn't have much flavor. I won't be making this again.
Ricki Bidgood
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Wi Lee
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the orange zest and anise extract flavor the bread. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Goohi Gaming
[email protected]The bread was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Rifat Mahmud Rft
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to celebrate St. Joseph's Day. The bread is easy to make and it tastes amazing. I especially loved the addition of the candied cherries and citron. I will definitely be making this again next year!
nedaahmad asekzay
[email protected]I had a hard time finding anise extract, but I finally found it at a specialty grocery store. The bread was worth the effort, though! It was so delicious and festive. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Heist2 Kill
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was nice and fluffy, and the crust was crispy. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Yoon Yoon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out beautifully. It was so soft and fluffy, with a perfect crust. The flavor was also amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this again!
Em0_Gachx
[email protected]This was my first time making St. Joseph's Day Bread and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the bread was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Md Amran
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sweet breads, but I was pleasantly surprised. The bread was not too sweet and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!
Kyamanywa Bennie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread was so delicious and it was so easy to make. I especially loved the addition of the orange zest, which gave it a wonderful flavor.
Sayreen Tako
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the crunchy crust and the soft, fluffy interior. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Sujata Ghimera
[email protected]This St. Joseph's Day Bread was a huge hit with my family! The texture was perfect - soft and fluffy on the inside, with a nice golden crust. The flavor was also delicious, with a subtle sweetness and a hint of citrus from the orange zest. I will def