Moroccan Aniseed Bread

Submitted by Ozlem

"A delicious recipe from Beatrice A. Ojakangas-Great Whole Grain Breads"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 8 slices
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon anise seed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups bread flour

directions

1. In a large bowl soften yeast in warm water with sugar and set aside for 5 minutes. Add milk, salt, and aniseed.
2. Add the flour and beat for 50 strokes until a mooth soft dough forms. (it may be a sticky dough).
3. Cover and let rise until double.
4. On a baking sheet with oiled fingers flatten to 1" thickness.
5. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Prick loaf all over with fork.
7. Bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes.