Orange, Cardamom, Anise, and Currant Bread

I served this for Sunday's breakfast...

Orange,Cardamom,Anise, and Currant Bread

Step 1:
Combine in bowl:
1 1/2 c. warm water
4 t. dry yeast
1 T. Honey
Cover with plastic wrap, let proof for 10 min. in a warm spot.

Step 2:
Combine in large mixing bowl:
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 T. baking powder
2 t. salt
1 T. Anise seeds
1 T. orange peel
1 t. ground cardamom

Step 3:
In separate bowl:
Combine 1 c. dark raisins
½ c. dried zante currants
and 1 c. warm water
Let sit 10 min.

Step 4:
Combine proofed yeast mixture into the flour mixture,
Add:The raisin/currants and the soaking water
¼ c. vegetable oil
Cover, let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 5:
Transfer batter, evenly into 2 oiled 4 by 5 by 9 inch loaf pans (a really fool proof way to get the loaves out of the pan neatly is to line them with parchment paper)

Step 6:Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool before removing from pans