Biscottis

This is an Italian pastry which serves as a perfect tea time snack as well as a christmas delicacy.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 1 hour.

Ingredients:

1/4 stick unsalted butter

1 cup almonds toasted @ 350 degree F for 8-10 minutes

1 tsp lemon zest

11/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups all purpose flour

3/4th cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tsp anise extract or anise seeds

Parchment paper and baking sheets

Method:

• Beat the eggs and the extract and set aside
• Combine flour, baking powder and sugar for 30 seconds
• Gradually add the egg mixture and beat until a dough forms.
• Add almonds about halfway through on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll 1/2 of the dough into a log about 10" * 2".
• Place it on a baking sheet about 3" apart.
• Bake for about 40 minutes @ 300 degrees F.
• Remove and cool for about 10 minutes
• Cut into 1/2" slices on a diagnol
• Bake for 10 minutes on each side
• Cool and store in an airtight container.