Monday, September 04, 2006

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.