ITALIAN ANISE BREAD
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
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
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Queen Roblox
[email protected]Easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Arham Adil
[email protected]A delightful bread! Perfect with tea in the afternoon. The anise adds just the right amount of flavor.
Jeanene Brinkley
[email protected]Anise bread is such a special treat. This particular recipe produced such a moist and flavorful loaf.
Anum Choudhary
[email protected]I will surely be making this bread again.
besa mwimbe
[email protected]A tasty bread with a twist from the anise. A definite keeper recipe.
Fatma Mohamed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the bread did not rise properly. It was also very dry.
Sobhan Nadi
[email protected]Turned out great. Made it for a party. Everyone raved about it.
Nakia Western
[email protected]I love this recipe!
Candy MacLyt
[email protected]The bread was very dense and not particularly flavorful, even with the anise.
misganaw desalegn
[email protected]Not bad.
Armoni Cochran
[email protected]Beautiful golden crust. Delicious warm from the oven! Will be making again.
Tamato Gaming Straine Tamato
[email protected]Okay, so I'm not Italian, but I make a mean anise bread. This recipe is pretty similar to mine. Try it!
Tae Jen
[email protected]If you're looking to impress your friends or family with a unique and flavorful bread, this Italian anise bread fits the ticket. So easy to prepare!
Wadie Amil
[email protected]Loved it!
Zimdera Hassan
[email protected]Not a fan of anise but this bread was alright. Easy to make but nothing special. I would not make it again.
Bibek Shrestha
[email protected]Bread was super easy to make, not too sweet. This will be my go-to anise bread recipe from now on.
NLE. Crispy
[email protected]The slight anise flavor in this bread is distinctive and tastes great. It's a wonderful homemade treat to serve for breakfast or brunch. It's also a great gift.
Arryan Ali
[email protected]Followed the recipe and the bread turned out perfect!
Ariful Islam arif
[email protected]This bread is absolutely delicious, aromatic, and has a moist fluffy texture. Highly recommend for both anise-lovers and noobs.