Italian Easter Bread

Name: Italian Easter Bread
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 14 cup sugar; 1 ounce active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 23 cup warm milk; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 7 eggs; 12 cup mixed chopped candied fruit; 14 cup chopped blanched almond; 12 teaspoon anise seed oil; vegetable oil

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
14 cup sugar
1 ounce active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
23 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
7 eggs
12 cup mixed chopped candied fruit
14 cup chopped blanched almond
12 teaspoon anise seed oil
vegetable oil

Directions

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["In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt.", "Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium speed.", "Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high.", "Stir in fruit, nuts and aniseed; mix well.", "Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.", "Turn onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes.", "Place in a greased bowl; turn once.", "Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.", "If desired, dye remaining eggs (leave them uncooked); lightly rub with vegetable oil.", "Punch dough down.", "Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24\" rope.""