Recipe - Anise-Almond Biscotti

Three fourths cup Whole almonds
2 One fourth cup Flour
1 One half teaspoon Baking powder
One fourth teaspoon Salt
One half cup Butter; softened
One fourth cup Sugar
2 Eggs; lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Anise seeds

To toast almonds, preheat oven to 350øF. Spread almonds in a single layer
on a baking sheet and toast, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes. Set
aside to cool, then roughly chop. Sift together flour, baking powder and
salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar with an
electric mixer in a large mixing bowl until fluffy; then beat in eggs and
vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, mix until combined, then stir in
chopped almonds and anise seeds. Dough will be stiff. Transfer dough to a
lightly floured work surface, then, using your hands or a rolling pin,
shape into one long roll, about 3 inches by 13 inches. Line baking sheet
with parchment paper or aluminum foil (shiny side up). Transfer dough roll
to baking sheet, flatten slightly, then bake until golden brown, about 35
minutes. Remove from ovendo not turn oven offand set aside until cool
enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut roll, on
the diagonal, into One half inch thick slices. Place slices flat on baking sheet
and bake, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Do
not over bake: Biscotti will feel soft in the middle but will become crisp
and hard as they cool. Allow to cool completely on pan. Biscotti will keep
in a sealed container for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 2 dozen
Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #180

Date: Sat, 3 Aug 1996 09:22:20 +1000

From: sherae@zeta.org.au (Sheri McRae)