Italian Anise Bread

1. 1

   Mix the flour, sugar, and anise seeds in a very large bowl; make a well in the center.

2. 2

   Stir the warm water and yeast together in a separate bowl. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat the warm milk, eggs, and butter together in a bowl; stir this into the yeast mixture. Pour the milk mixture into the well in the flour mixture; knead with your hands until the dough and your hands are no longer sticky. Cover the dough with a clean cotton cloth and let it rise, 8 hours to overnight.

4. 4

   Grease and flour 6 loaf pans.

5. 5

   Punch down the dough; divide it into 6 portions. Shape each into a ball; set one in each prepared pan. Cover the pans and let rise for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.

• Calories 442.6 kcal High
• Protein 11.28 g Good Source
• Carbs 81.35 g Moderate
• Total Fat 6.67 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 83.27 mg High
• Sodium 53.17 mg Low Source
• Fiber 2.63 g Low Source
• Sugar 21.58 g High
• Added Sugar 0.25 g Low Source
• Calcium 40.17 mg Low Source
• Iron 4.19 mg Good Source
• Potassium 40.7 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 51.59 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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