In a small container blend together the yeast amp; warm water amp; let set 5-10 minutes
In a shallow mixing bowl whisk together the flour salt anise seeds amp; sesame seeds then gradually pour in the yeast water stirring to combine well before adding another 1/2 cup of warm water amp; blending it into the flour mixture
Knead for aout 5 minutes or until the dough is firm amp; elastic
With lightly floured hands roll dough into a ball before flattening it into a disk about 6 inches wide amp; 1 inch thick amp; placing it on a floured baking sheet Set aside to rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours or until it has doubled in size
Fifteen minutes before the dough is ready preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Bake bread in the preheated oven 45-50 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom
Set the loaf on a wire rack to cool slightly then serve it warm or at room temperature Freezes well
