Preparation method

Loaf:

• Pour oil, butter, egg and milk into a jug and beat well.
• Combine flour, fennel seeds, and sugar, salt and mix well.
• Sprinkle yeast over the flour mixture
• Mix in gently lifting hands to incorporate air into mixture.
• Make a well in centre of flour mix, add lukewarm liquid mixture into well.
• Mix into a soft pliable dough. (Do not add more flour)
• Knead dough well for 15 – 20 minutes with the palms of your hands.
• Dough is ready when it lifts completely off bench without sticking.
• Place in an oiled bowl and cover with oiled cling wrap
• Leave to double in size in a warm area for an hour.
• Divide dough into two and form a long sausage with dough, cut into 7 equal size balls.
• Shape into round rolls and transfer to prepared 24cm round cake tin by placing one ball in the centre and the rest around it in the shape of a daisy.
• Continue with the rest of the dough.
• Cover and leave to prove for another 20 min.
• Then brush with egg and sprinkle seeds.
• Bake at 180C for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and done
• Brush with melted butter.