Your Not-So-Traditional Anise Bread Recipe

Name: Your Not-So-Traditional Anise Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: one 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast; 1 3/4 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour plus additional if necessary; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 very ripe, mushy banana

Servings: persons

one 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour plus additional if necessary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 very ripe, mushy banana

1
Add warm water to small bowl and sprinkle package of yeast into it. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
2
In a small skillet, toast fennel seeds over medium to med-high heat, careful not to burn seeds. Set aside after toasting.
3
In a large bowl sift together all the flour, salt, and pepper.
4
In a small bowl add banana (best sliced), vanilla extract, orange juice, and olive oil. Stir well until all are incorporated.
5
Add yeast mixture and banana mixture to flour. Using a wooden spoon and then your hands, blend well until dough ball is formed. Add toasted fennel seeds and knead for about 5 minutes, adding more flour if dough gets too sticky. Dough is complete when it does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
6
Cover bowl with towel and let dough rise for 75 minutes or until double in size.
7
Preheat oven to 500u00b0 F and lightly oil two shallow round baking pans or one baking sheet. (spray canola oil is fine)
8
Punch dough down, divide in half and hand form 2 small boules. Bake for 10 minutes. Then lower oven to 350u00b0 F for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Bread should be golden in color.
9
Bread is best toasted. Enjoy.

799

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: one 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast, 1 3/4 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, 5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour plus additional if necessary, and more.

Yes, Your Not-So-Traditional Anise Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Your Not-So-Traditional Anise Bread

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