Comments on: Italian Anise Bread

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:03:35 +0000

In reply to Camilla. Hi, Camilla-- there is no 2.5g spoon, that's measured by weight. So, you'd use 7.5g of yeast, weighed with a kitchen scale.

By: Camilla

Camilla — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:42:23 +0000

UK tsp is 5 g… where is there a 2.5g spoon?! I’m assuming it’s a mistake? But our dried yeast doesn’t come in 7g packs either? It’s delicious bread though! Thank you

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:37:23 +0000

In reply to Liesa. Hi, Liesa-- how did this turn out?

By: Liesa

Liesa — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:06:28 +0000

Hello Lynn. I’m trying your Easter Bread for the first time. Actually it’s the first time ever making Easter Bread. I always buy it. I told my sister.She said make me a loaf. When I told her what was in it she said don’t put Anise seeds in it.It will be to strong. I like mine where I can taste it. So I made hers first and didn’t use the seeds and about 1 and a half of the extract. But mine I made it your way. Both are raising in the bread pans. I can’t wait. They raised beautifully. Thank you. Happy Easter.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:34:43 +0000

In reply to Jean. Thanks so much, Jean!

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:11:21 +0000

This is EXCELLENT anise Easter bread! Just like my mom’s, except we add sliced almonds. Thank you and God bless for sharing this wonderful recipe!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:13:30 +0000

In reply to Antonella. Hey, Antonella! YES, you can. In fact, the original recipe made 2 loaves, though I always just baked it in two separate loaf pans.

By: Antonella

Antonella — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:25:41 +0000

Love your posts!
I’m wondering if I can double this recipe? If so, is it exactly the double of measurements in your recipe and can I use a big baking pan?
Thank you

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:19:55 +0000

In reply to Candace Romano. Thank you so much :)

By: Candace Romano

Candace Romano — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:50:08 +0000

I made two loaves of this anise Easter bread yesterday, one for us and one to share. It’s delicious and tastes just like the Easter bread my husband’s Italian mother and aunt used to make. The perfect amount of sweetness. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! Happy Easter to you and your family!

By: Kathy Gallant

Kathy Gallant — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:15:14 +0000

In reply to Kathy Gallant. Thank you so very much! Happy Easter to you and your family. Thank you again for the recipe : )

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:53:26 +0000

In reply to Kathy Gallant.

Hi, Kathy– it’s totally up to you and your personal preference. I like to do EVERYTHING with my hands but if I use the dough hook, I usually pull it out when it starts to pull away from the sides and knead the rest with my hands like you mentioned just so I have a better grasp on the overall texture. Your call! I can’t wait for you to try this– it’s one of my FAVORITES!