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You can find the anise seed oil in your grocer's herb and extract section. The candied fruit makes a beautiful looking bread along with adding a great taste.

What you need:

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4  cup sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons   butter at room temperature
• 7 eggs
• 1/2  cup mixed chopped candied fruit
• 1/4  cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2  teaspoon anise seed oil
• Vegetable oil

What you do:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Gently split ropes and tuck eggsinto openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 min. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.

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