In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat.

Remove from heat once the butter has melted, add the warm water…the mixture should be about 110F.

In a large bowl combine ½ cup flour, yeast, salt, anise seed, ¼ cup sugar.

Add wet ingredients to dry.

Once combined, add beaten eggs and orange zest

Add ½ cup of flour and continue adding flour until dough has formed and is soft.

Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil, place the ball of dough inside greased bowl…cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, dry spot until dough has doubled in size…about 1 hour.

After 1 hour, punch down ball of dough and place ball on a parchment lined baking sheet.

10. Cut away a few pieces that can be shaped into bones and place on top of ball of dough.

11. Once decorated, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise again for another hour.

12. After the second rise, remove the plastic wrap and place in a 350F oven for about 35-45 minutes…until golden brown.

13. To make glaze; combine orange juice, ¼ sugar and zest in a small sauce pan…bring to boil…brush over top of the still warm bread…sprinkle with 2 tablespoon sugar.