Ingredients

3/4 cup warm whole milk or 2 percent milk
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons anise flavoring ( or 3 tsp . if desired )
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup soft room temp . butter
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons gluten ( optional )
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Anise Easter Bread Bread Machine Loaf is the perfect bread for Easter, it is made with milk, egg, anise flavoring, and vanilla extract. It is soft and fluffy in texture, ideal for soaking up gravy or butter. The bread makes a great addition to the Easter celebration table, and it goes well with main courses such as roasted ham or lamb, or it can be enjoyed as a dessert bread. The anise flavoring adds a hint of licorice flavor to the bread, a flavor that you can smell even before tasting. The bread is perfect for those who like a slightly sweetened bread with a unique flavor.

Instructions

1.Add milk, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, anise flavoring, salt, sugar, and butter to bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2.Add flour and gluten if using.
3.Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add yeast.
4.Select the dough cycle and start.
5.When the cycle is done, remove the dough from the bread machine, knead it on a lightly floured surface, until smooth and elastic.
6.Place the dough in a greased bread pan, cover it and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
7.Preheat oven to 350°F, bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
8.Immediately remove the loaf from the bread pan to cool.

PROS

The bread tastes great, ideal for Easter holiday.

The recipe is easy and the bread machine helps to knead the dough.

It will be fun for the whole family during the baking process.

CONS

It may take time for beginners, but such an easy way to make bread.

The bread may not have as deep a flavor as bread from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread contains milk, eggs, and all-purpose flour, which provide protein, calcium, and carbohydrates.
Anise flavoring may help digestion and reduce bloating. However, this bread contains sugar and butter that are high in calories and fat, which should be enjoyed in moderation.

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