This bread is a greek type of bread that tastes almost like cake, although the sugar content is much lower. It makes a terrific breakfast bread.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon anise seed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Directions
Step 1
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the anise seed and mix well.
Step 2
In a separate large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in one egg, and then the other. Beat for 1 minute.
Step 3
Beginning with the flour mixture, alternately add the milk and flour to the large bowl with the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
Step 4
Spoon batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 213 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol52mg | 17% |
Sodium196mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium69mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium59mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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