By Eddy − On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 6 years ago in Bread Recipes
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Portuguese Anise Sweet Bread Recipe


This Portuguese anise sweet bread is a regional and popular bread in the Ribatejo province of Portugal.
Portuguese Anise Sweet Bread Recipe


Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings10

Ingredients

2 cups of all-purpose flour1 cup of sugar1 cup of 2% milk1 large egg1 1/2 tsp of margarine or unsalted butter1 1/2 tsp of baking powder1/2 tsp of anise seed1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
2 cups of all-purpose flour1 cup of sugar1 cup of 2% milk1 large egg1 1/2 tsp of margarine or unsalted butter1 1/2 tsp of baking powder1/2 tsp of anise seed1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. In food processor, combine flour, sugar, milk, egg, margarine or butter, baking powder, anise and cinnamon.
  2. Process until well combined and pour the mixture into a  greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  3. Bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 190°C or 375°F oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes.
  4. Let the bread cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.
Recipe Credit: Lizet Catita *
Photo Credit: Jennifer Bain, thestar.com

Sofia Silvas
Sofia Silvas
How can I make this bread without a food processor? I don’t own one
1 year ago, Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Eddy
Hi Sofia, just add the ingredients as stated on step 1 to a bowl and mix and beat very well.
1 year ago, Thursday, September 22, 2022
Martha
Martha
Love Anise..Love easy breads..gonna try it!
2 years ago, Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Eddy
Great Martha.
2 years ago, Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Claude Benchimol
Claude Benchimol
I did it, loved this bread. Great recipe, I will do it again! for sure
2 years ago, Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Eddy
Great to hear Claude, enjoy.
2 years ago, Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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