Khobz el bey (bey's bread)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm milk and water. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the flour, salt and aniseed, then pour in the liquid and knead until you have a smooth dough.
3. Add the olive oil and knead for 8 minutes to make it elastic.
4. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
5. Knock back the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a floured tray and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Brush with egg yolk and scatter over the flaked almonds.
7. Bake at 200 °C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.