Biscotti

Ingredients:

• 3 C flour
• 1 C sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 D anise extract or sherry
• 1 1/2 D vanilla essence
• 2 D anise seed
• 1 t baking powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 C oil
• 1 C mixed chopped almonds, apricots, crystallised ginger/zest of 1 orange

Method:

1. Mix sugar, eggs, anise, vanilla and aniseed.
2. Add 3 C flour and baking soda.
3. Add oil and dried fruits/nuts
4. Place parchment paper on cookie tray.
5. Divide batter in half and spread with hands to make logs 3" wide and 1/2" high.
6. Bake 350 F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
7. Remove from oven and cut diagonally.
8. Put every other biscotti on another tray to dry out in turned off over or at least 2 hours or overnight.

NB: Can be dipped in chocolate at one end.