Roman-Style Anise Bread

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Ingredients

  • 250 grams Strong bread flour
  • 150 ml Lukewarm water
  • 15 grams / 7 grams Fresh yeast / dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt (gourmet salt)
  • 1 tsp Anise seeds
  • 3 Bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 dash Flour (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients except for the bay leaves, and knead well.
  2. When the dough becomes smooth, cover it with a damp towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.
  3. If using a loaf pan, place the bay leaves at the bottom.
  4. Once the dough rises, punch it down, and put it in the loaf pan, or form it into any desired shape.
  5. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, then preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
  6. Dust flour on top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from the mold, and cool.
  8. The bay leaf is bitter, so remove it before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

527 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.5g 27% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 61.1g 22% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10542.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 711.3mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Calcium 241.5mg 19% DV
Iron 14.3mg 79% DV

* % 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).

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