Kilty's Kitchen

Almond-Anise Biscotti Categories: breads/pasta/rice 2 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoon anise seed 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter; softened 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 2 each egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cup almonds; coarse chopped Combine flour, anise seeds, baking powder & salt. Set aside. Beat butter, sugar & orange zest with electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Stir in almonds. Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheet, form into 2 flattened logs - 14" x 3", 3 inches apart. Bake 40 minutes @ 325°F , until light golden in color. Reduce oven temp to 250°F . On cutting board, cut logs crosswise diagonally into 3/4" pieces. Arrange slices cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes on each side. Transfer to cooling rack. Stor in an air tight container. Great with coffee :-) Contributor: Mom Yield: 24 biscuits