Anise Biscotti

Anise Biscotti

1 Cup unsalted butter
1 Lb. 6 oz sugar (3 cups + 2 Tbsp.)
1 tsp. salt
2 each, grated zest of orange and lemon
2 Tbsp. anise seeds
6 Lg. eggs
1 1/2 lbs. all purpose flour (5 Cups + 2 Tbsp.)
5 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 Cups almonds, toasted

Cream butter and sugar well. Add lightly beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients
together and add to creamed mix. Stir in anise seeds, lemon and orange zests and
almonds. Blend well. Shape dough into logs 1 1/2" wide X 1/2" thick. Bake on
parchment lined sheets in a preheated 350 F oven until light brown. Cool
slightly and slice bars 1/2" thick at an angle and return to oven until toasted
on both sides.
Dip one edge of cookie in melted chocolate if desired,
Note: If using measures of flour instead of weight start with a little less
flour and adjust for a firm but sticky batter. Flour measures out differently
each time so its better to start with less or weigh, which is much more
accurate.
Mimi Pass

Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes