Italian Anise Bread

1. 1

   Combine flour, sugar, and anise seed together in a very large bowl; create a well in the center.

2. 2

   Mix warm water and yeast together in a bowl.

3. 3

   Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat warm milk, eggs, and butter together in a bowl; stir into yeast mixture.

5. 5

   Add milk mixture to the well in the flour mixture.

6. 6

   Knead flour-milk mixture using your hands until dough and your hands are no longer sticky.

7. 7

   Cover dough with a clean cotton cloth and let rise, 8 hours to overnight.

8. 8

   Grease and flour 6 loaf pans.

9. 9

   Punch dough down and divide into 6 portions.

10. 10

    Mold each portion into a round shape and place each in a prepared pan.

11. 11

    Cover pans and let rise for 1 hour more.

12. 12

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

13. 13

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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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