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    Anise Bread


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    List of Ingredients




    Anise Bread


    1 package (2-1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
    or 1 (0.6-ounce) cake fresh yeast
    1-1/3 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees for dry yeast,
    80 to 85 degrees for fresh yeast)
    1 teaspoon sugar or honey
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 to 3 teaspoons anise seeds
    2 teaspoons table salt or 4 teaspoons kosher salt
    About 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water
    3 tablespoons sesame seeds

    Recipe




    1. Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of the water. Add the sugar

    2. Add the remaining water, oil, anise, salt, and 2 cups of
    the flour. Gradually stir in the remaining flour until the
    mixture holds together.

    3. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until double in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours, or in the refrigerator overnight.

    4. Punch down the dough and divide in half. Shape each piece into a ball, cover, and let rest for about 10 minutes.

    5. Sprinkle a large baking sheet with cornmeal or fine semolina or grease the baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball into a 6-inch round. Some cooks flute the outer edge, others leave it plain. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, cover, and let rise at room temperature until double in bulk, about 1 hour.

    6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

    7. Prick the dough around the sides with the tines of a fork or a toothpick. Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg
    white and lightly sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

    8. Bake until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

 

 

 


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