Christmas Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter or margarine in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add the 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and aniseed.
3. 3
   Beat until well combined.
4. 4
   Beat in whole eggs and egg yolk.
5. 5
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining flour, candied fruits, and orange peel with a spoon.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Shape each half into an 11x2x1 inch loaf.
9. 9
   Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Stir together egg white and 1 teaspoon water.
11. 11
    Brush over dough.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon.
13. 13
    sugar.
14. 14
    Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
15. 15
    Cool on sheet for 1 hour.
16. 16
    Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
17. 17
    Place slices, cut side up on an ungreased cookie sheet.
18. 18
    Bake in a 325F oven for 10 minutes.
19. 19
    Turn slices over; bake 10 to 13 minutes more or until crisp.
20. 20
    Cool on wire racks.
21. 21
    Makes 35.
22. 22
    Serve with wine or coffee for dunking.