Description
A spooky-sweet twist on a sacred tradition, this enchanting bread features flavors of orange and anise perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup warm water (110°F)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tsp anise seed (or ½ tsp anise extract)
- 1¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp white sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Heat the milk and butter in a small pan over medium heat until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, anise seeds, yeast, and salt. Stir in the warm milk mixture along with beaten eggs and orange zest.
- Gradually add in the remaining flour, kneading the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 2 hours.
- After the first rise, gently punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Allow it to rise again for another hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, boil together the orange juice, orange zest, and white sugar for 2 minutes before brushing it over the warm bread.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-sugar orange juice, experiment with whole wheat flour, or substitute dairy with almond or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg