1/2 c. Crisco
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. anise
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. orange juice

Cream Crisco, sugar and anise. Continue beating, add eggs one at a time. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. To creamed mixture, alternately add flour, water and juice, starting and ending with flour. Place in greased loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

EASTER BREAD FROSTING:

2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. anise
6 tbsp. milk
1 to 2 c. confectioners sugar

Heat butter, milk and anise until butter melts. Gradually add confectioners sugar until the mixture thickens. Pour over top of baked Easter bread. Add candy sprinkles on top.