The aniseed plait is reminiscent of Christmas. The two spices in the recipe are enough to create an unforgettable experience with this pastry. A delicious treat is quickly conjured up from a yeast dough. The plait can be braided with 2 or 3 strands. Just as you like it.
Aniseed plait
Sometimes you just need a slightly sweet, subtle taste. This yeast pastry delivers on all counts. It simply scores with the outstanding taste of aniseed and is a variation on the traditional yeast plait, in which aniseed is used as a spice.
Aniseed plait – the sweet taste
Ingredients
- 500 g whole spelt flour
- 7 g dry yeast
- 150 g soy curd
- 250 g soy drink
- 1 pinch of cardamom
- 10 g aniseed
- 80 g date flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 apple, 120 g
Instructions
- Mix the flour with the dry yeast, baking powder and date flour.
- Wash, cut and core the apple. Mix in a blender with the soy drink.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the soy quark and the liquid.
- Cover and leave to rise for approx. 1 – 2 hours.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and knead briefly.
- Carefully work the aniseed spice into the dough. Then shape into an oblong shape and cut off 2 – 3 pieces. Shape these into a plait. Place the aniseed plait on a baking tray lined with baking paper and leave to rise again for approx. 20 – 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat.
- Brush the plait with soy drink and bake in the oven for approx. 45 minutes.
Tip
If you like, you can sprinkle poppy seeds on top of the aniseed plait. Or you can add a few raisins.
Interesting to know
Aniseed is a sweet spice that is particularly popular at Christmas time. It has a spicy taste and an intense aroma that gives a yeast plait a special touch.
