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What can you substitute for anise when baking?
Fennel seed, or star anise, but you need to grind the star anise. You want something that tastes like licorice. The Star Anise is kind of expensive, it comes like 12 in a bottle, for six dollars; they look like stars. There are also liqueurs that taste like licorice, such as Pernod.
Why do you have to by anise oil at a pharmacy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise Anise, like fennel, contains anethole, a phytoestrogen. Anise is a mild antiparasitic and its leaves can be used to treat digestive problems, relieve toothache, and its essential oil to treat lice and scabies. Anise can be used to relieve menstrual cramps.
Can you substitute anise oil for anise seed?
Yes you can. Substitute 2 teaspoons of ground anise seed for 1 teaspoon of anise extract.
What is the difference between anise oil and anise extract?
The oil is much more potent and should be used sparingly. Extracts are made with alcohol and are therefore already diluted. If a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon extract you should only use 1/4 teaspoon of the oil.
Does baking soda solidify oil when used in cooking or baking?
Yes, baking soda can help solidify oil when used in cooking or baking by acting as a leavening agent to create a lighter texture in baked goods.
Can coconut oil be used in baking?
Yes.
Can coconut oil be used as a substitute for vegetable oil in baking recipes?
Yes, coconut oil can be used as a substitute for vegetable oil in baking recipes. It can add a subtle coconut flavor to the baked goods.
Where to buy anise oil?
There are a number of different stores that sell anise oil. These include Walmart and Amazon. It is also sold at health food stores.
What are the uses and benefits of the wild anise plant?
The wild anise plant is used for culinary purposes, as a medicinal herb, and in aromatherapy. It can help with digestion, respiratory issues, and menstrual cramps. The plant's essential oil is also used in perfumes and soaps.
What another oil be used in a recipe instead of peanut oil?
If for baking, you can use sunflower oil.
Can coconut oil be used as a substitute for shortening in baking recipes?
Yes, coconut oil can be used as a substitute for shortening in baking recipes. It can provide a similar texture and flavor in baked goods.
What is Aniseed essential oil used for?
Aniseed oil is distilled from Pimpinella anisum and not Illicium verum, which is star anise. Primarily, aniseed oil is used to flavor tobacco products but it is also still used to flavor some food products, as well. Aniseed oil is also a popular home remedy for a variety of conditions--most notably, digestive complaints. Scientifically, aniseed oil has been studied for head lice, fungal infections and type 2 diabetes.
