Lizet Catita’s sweet anise bread

Lizet’s Sweet Anise Bread

• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (250 mL) 2 per cent milk

• 1 large egg

• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) margarine or unsalted butter

• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) anise seed

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon

In food processor, combine flour, sugar, milk, egg, margarine or butter, baking powder, anise and cinnamon. Process until combined. Pour mixture into greased 9-inch by 5-inch (23-cm by 13-cm) loaf pan.
Bake in centre of preheated 375F (190C) oven until tester comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes. Bread will puff and top may crack. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Store in sealed container at room temperature.
Makes 1 loaf (about 10 servings).