German Bread

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: German

German Bread is a hearty, flavorful loaf featuring anise seeds that lend a subtle licorice aroma. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or a snack, its crusty exterior and soft interior appeal to bread lovers seeking a traditional European treat with a hint of sweetness and aromatic spice.

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Ingredients

  • 6 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons anise seed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Set aside yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and warm water to activate the yeast.
  2. Heat milk with salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar until warm.
  3. Add the heated milk mixture, eggs, and yeast mixture to 3 cups of flour and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the remaining flour and anise seed, mixing by hand to form a stiff dough.
  5. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise before baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

578 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.4g 37% DV
Total Fat 15.6g 20% DV
Carbs 96.4g 35% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 18.4g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10768mg 100% DV
Potassium 1219mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 18.4mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 419.3mg 32% DV
Iron 14.1mg 78% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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