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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JayPaul Perez
[email protected]This bread is a winner! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for St. Joseph's Day and it's always a hit.
Barbara Ligo
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread was absolutely delicious! It was so soft and fluffy, and the anise flavor was perfect.
Charlie Surridge
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and it makes a beautiful centerpiece for any St. Joseph's Day table.
Mst. Jannatul Maua
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of anise, but I really enjoyed this bread. The flavor was well-balanced and the bread was so soft and moist.
Gia Horcajo
[email protected]This is the best St. Joseph's Day Bread I've ever had! The anise flavor is subtle but adds a nice touch. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly golden brown.
Sunshine Lollipop
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out perfectly! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Dexter Lewis
[email protected]This St. Joseph's Day Bread turned out amazing! The dough was easy to work with and the bread had a beautiful golden crust. The flavor was out of this world and it was so soft and fluffy on the inside. It was the perfect addition to our St. Joseph's