Aniseed Biscotti

Name: Aniseed Biscotti
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 None large eggs; 2 tbsp brandy; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted blanched almonds; 1 tbsp ground aniseed

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 None large eggs
2 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted blanched almonds
1 tbsp ground aniseed

Directions

1

In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined between additions. Add brandy and lemon zest then stir in flour and salt. Fold in almonds and aniseed. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 2 (12 inch) logs. Arrange on a greased baking tray and bake for 20 mins, or until light golden brown. Let cool on trays.
3

Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/3 inch-thick slices. Arrange on ungreased baking trays. Bake for 25 mins, or until dry and crisp, turning halfway through. Let cool on wire racks.