Anise Walnut Biscotti
Description
This recipe was given to me by my Grandmother Nancy (Saccuzzo). She was a great little Italian Nana. She taught me how to cook and was an inspiration in my life.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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8 eggs
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7 teaspoons baking powder
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8 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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3 teaspoons anise seed
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ).
2
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture. For plain biscotti, do not add anything else (see Cook's Note). Stir in the anise extract and anise seed. Add walnuts if desired.
3
Wet or grease your hands and shape dough out into 4 logs as long as your baking sheet will allow. Pat each one to about 3/4 inch in height, and 3 inches wide. Brush with beaten egg yolks.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Slice logs at an angle, cutting pieces into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide cookies. Place slices back onto the cookie sheet, standing upright, if possible; leave a gap between the slices. Return to the oven and bake until cookies are dry and lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.