Delicious Almond Anise Biscotti
Ingredients
- Butter · softened4 oz
- Sugar1 cup
- Egg3
- Vanilla1 tsp
- Almond extract1 tsp
- Salt¼ tsp
- Flour3 cups
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Almond · toasted coarsely ground1 cup
- Anise seed1–2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Beat the butter with the sugar, salt, almond extract and vanilla extract at medium-high speed until fluffy.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, ground almonds and anise seeds in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating until combined and fluffy.
- Slowly add the flour mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape each into a log about 1/2 inch (about 1.3 cm) thick.
- Place the logs on a parchment-lined half sheet pan (13 by 18 inches). Sprinkle the tops with sugar and press it in lightly.
- Bake on the center rack for about 25 minutes, until pale golden and the centers feel firm.
- Let the logs cool.
- Slice the logs diagonally into slices about 1/2 inch (about 1.3 cm) thick.
- Lay the slices on the baking tray and bake at 325°F for about 15 minutes.
- Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
Summarized from Dimitra's Dishes's video. Watch it for the details.
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