ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD

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A subtle anise flavor highlights this traditional bread dotted with chunks of citron. "Before bread machines, I made a similar recipe by hand," says Betty Alexander of Kelowna, British Columbia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (1 pound).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
1 egg
4 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup chopped candied citron
1/4 cup chopped candied pineapple

Steps:

In a bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.