Le Gibassier
"A French bread from Provence, the gibassier is flavored with anise, candied orange peel, and orange blossom water. Cut and shaped to resemble a leaf, this decorative bread is traditionally served during the Christmas holiday, but is a perfect breakfast treat any time of the year...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1⁄3 to 2 2⁄3 cups (296 to 338 grams) bread flour, divided
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1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, divided
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2 (1/4 ounce each) packages (14 grams) or 4½ tsp Platinum Yeast
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2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
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3⁄4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) plus 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom, divided
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1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
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1⁄4 cup (60 grams) whole milk
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3 tablespoons (42 grams) olive oil
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2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature
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2 1⁄2 teaspoons (12.5 grams) orange blossom water
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3⁄4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened and divided
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1⁄2 cup (72 grams) finely chopped candied orange
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1 1⁄2 teaspoons (4.5 grams) anise seeds
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