Best 7 Anise Seed Bread Recipes

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Step into the enchanting world of baking, where sweet aromas fill the kitchen and culinary creations take center stage. Embrace the enticing flavors of anise seed bread, a timeless classic with a rich history spanning centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern-day bakeries, this aromatic bread has captivated taste buds and sparked culinary imaginations worldwide. Immerse yourself in the journey of discovering the best anise seed bread recipe, a delightful exploration of texture, taste, and tradition.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ANISE BREAD



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A dark, slightly sticky, sweet bread. You MUST like the anise flavor to like this bread.

Provided by Sonoran Sweetheart

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups rye flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup molasses
2 eggs
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 small loaf pans.
  • Combine rye flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, molasses, eggs, anise seed, and melted butter in a large bowl, and mix well.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pans, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove pans from the oven, and cool on their sides for about 15 minutes before loosening the sides of the loaves from the pans. Remove the loaves, and finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 248.4 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

ITALIAN ANISE BREAD



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My family has been making this Easter bread for generations. It's origins are in a family bakery owned by my great-great aunts off the boat from Italy. My mom and I are the only remaining individuals who know how to make this, so I'm posting it hoping to share it with others. It is made the old world way, so it is not quick, but it is delicious and well worth the work and wait.

Provided by Lindsey Elizabeth

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ⅜ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
5 tablespoons anise seed
½ cup warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk
8 eggs, at room temperature
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, and anise seed together in a very large bowl; create a well in the center.
  • Mix warm water and yeast together in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat warm milk, eggs, and butter together in a bowl; stir into yeast mixture. Add milk mixture to the well in the flour mixture. Knead flour-milk mixture using your hands until dough and your hands are no longer sticky. Cover dough with a clean cotton cloth and let rise, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Grease and flour 6 loaf pans.
  • Punch dough down and divide into 6 portions. Mold each portion into a round shape and place each in a prepared pan. Cover pans and let rise for 1 hour more.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 73 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

SESAME-ANISE BREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound prepared pizza dough, at room temperature, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the parchment paper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1 tablespoon orange-flower water (or 1/4 teaspoon each grated lemon zest and orange zest)

Steps:

  • Combine the pizza dough, olive oil, melted butter, sugar, sesame seeds, anise seeds and orange-flower water in a food processor; pulse until the ingredients are incorporated and the dough gathers around the blade. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil the parchment. Form the dough into a ball and pat into a 6-inch disk on the parchment. Cover with a large bowl; let rise in a warm place until airy and spread into a flat round, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Put an upside-down baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Remove the bowl from the dough; put the baking sheet with the dough on the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and continue baking until the bread sounds hollow when tapped, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing.

MOROCCAN ANISE BREAD



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This is a North African (Moroccan) bread recipe that I found on the recipesource.com website. The recipe makes 2 round loaves.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Breads

Time 2h40m

Yield 2 loaves, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 egg white
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of the water. Add the honey (or sugar) and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining water, oil, anise, salt, and 2 cups of the flour to a large bowl. Gradually stir in the remaining flour until the mixture holds together.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch down the dough and divide in half. Shape each piece into a ball, cover, and let rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle a large baking sheet with cornmeal or fine semolina (or you can grease the baking sheet). Flatten each dough ball into a 6-inch round. Some cooks flute the outer edge, others leave it plain; it's your choice. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, cover, and let.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pierce the dough around the sides with the tines of a fork or a toothpick. Beat egg whites with water, and brush the tops of the loaves with the egg white mixture. Then lightly sprinkle the top of the loaf with the sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 375° until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 394.6, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.5

ANISE RYE BREAD



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Make and share this Anise Rye Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h45m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
2 teaspoons yeast
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups rye flour

Steps:

  • Boil water, caraway and anise seeds for 5 minutes.
  • When warm add molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
  • Add yeast.
  • Mix in flour and salt.
  • Let rise 1-1/2 hours in a warm place.
  • Add rye flour gradually. If sticky add more flour; rye soaks up water slower than regular flour so hold off a scooch.
  • Let rise again.
  • Form into 2 loaves; let rise.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

ANISE SEED FLATBREADS



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Cocktail Party     Easter     Oat     Spring     Anise     Gourmet

Yield Makes 48 cracker-style flatbreads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons anise seeds

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Pulse oats in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add flour, baking powder and soda, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then pulse to mix well. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and pulse until dough just forms a ball. Divide dough into quarters and cover with a kitchen towel.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Form flatbreads:
  • Roll out 1 piece of dough on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 10 1/2- by 8 1/2-inch rectangle. Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon anise seeds. Gently roll pin lightly over seeds to help them adhere.
  • Trim dough (to a 10- by 8-inch rectangle) with a fluted pastry wheel or sharp knife. Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into sixths for a total of 12 strips (4 by 1 2/3 inches). Arrange strips 1/2inch apart on a buttered baking sheet and make more in same manner, using another buttered baking sheet for last 2 batches.
  • Bake flatbreads:
  • Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until glaze is golden brown and flatbreads are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes total. Transfer to racks to cool.

ANISE RAISIN BREAD



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Her yummy yeast bread tastes as special as the holidays, Linda Hoza affirms. "The festive blend of anise, citrus and raisins makes it perfect for Christmas or as an Easter brunch idea," she suggests from Poland, Ohio. "I've even used leftover slices to make a bread pudding dessert."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon anise extract
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, orange juice, butter, eggs, egg whites, lemon juice, orange zest, salt, lemon zest, extract and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh anise seeds: Fresh anise seeds have a stronger, more pronounced flavor than ground anise. If you can, use whole anise seeds and grind them yourself just before using.
  • Toast the anise seeds: Toasting the anise seeds before using will help to enhance their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a light touch with the anise seeds: Anise seeds have a strong flavor, so it's important to use them sparingly. A little goes a long way.
  • Pair anise seeds with other warm spices: Anise seeds pair well with other warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Store anise seeds in an airtight container: Anise seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They will keep for up to six months.

Conclusion:

Anise seeds are a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Their unique flavor and aroma make them a popular ingredient in many cuisines around the world. Whether you're using them to flavor bread, cookies, or stews, anise seeds are sure to add a touch of something special to your next dish.

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