Anise Bread
An aromatic, sweet bread infused with anise seeds, perfect for breakfast or tea time. Its soft texture and fragrant flavor appeal to bread lovers and those seeking a unique treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scald milk and water together; add Crisco and anise seeds and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
- When cooled, pour the liquid into the well.
- Add yeast and sugar to warm water and let stand until frothy, almost double in volume.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the well.
- Add all the eggs and mix well.
- Knead until not sticky, adding more flour as needed.
- Divide the dough into 8 parts and place into greased 8-inch by 4-inch baking pans.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Bake at 350°F until nicely browned, about 30 minutes.
- Brush leftover egg whites on top of loaves to make them shiny.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
381
kcal
19% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).