The Italians love to celebrate holidays with food and Easter is one of those special holidays. The breads come in every shape and size. Many are sweet, braided and wrapped around eggs. The Neapolitans have a delicious savory one stuffed with ricotta and sausage or ham. This recipe is more along the lines of a Calabrian bread. Easter is preceded by Lent, a time of fasting for many Christians. Come Easter Sunday, it is time to come together... 3 cups/375g all purpose flour 1/4 cup/48g sugar 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup/158ml warm milk (120F/49C) 2 tablespoons butter/29g, softened 2 large eggs grated orange zest 1/4 cup/43g chopped blanched almonds 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds 5 hard boiled eggs neutral oil Glaze 1 cup/130g confectioner's sugar, sifted 2 to 3 tablespoons/30-45ml orange juice sprinkles or nonpareils, for decorating In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup/125g flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on
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