No flavor. What am I doing wrong?

[MNRetiree]

I am making Peppernuts from a family recipe for the first time. My dough taste great with all the flavors I remember, however once I bake them there is absolutely NO flavor. You cannot taste any of the anise or anything ….. all of my ingredients are fresh and not expired.

what am I doing wrong?

 

[retired baker]

anise or anise flavoring ?
Real anise never goes away.