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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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-Adopted Recipe- Preparation time does not include rising time. Ingredients:
5 1/2 cups unbleached flour |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
2 eggs (beaten) |
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast |
2 cups water |
1 tablespoon anise seed |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup honey |
1/2 cup almonds (ground) |
Directions:
1. Using 2 cups warm water dissolve yeast in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add all ingredients, except flour and almonds. Mix well.
3. Add 3 cups flour and beat till smooth.
4. Add almonds and enough additional flour till dough is easy to handle.
5. On a lightly floured board, knead bread till smooth.
6. Place in a greased bowl then turn 180 degrees to where the greased side is up, cover and let stand in a warm place.
7. When bread dough has risen and doubled in size (50-60 minutes), punch down and divide in half.
8. Form each half into a loaf and place each into greased bread pans. Let dough rise till doubled in size.
9. Bake at 350 degrees in a pre-heated oven for 40-45 minutes. Baking times may vary. To test, tap top of bread with finger. It should make a hollow sound. The loaves should look shiny and golden brown.
10. Remove from pans and brush with warm butter.
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