Ingredients:
4 Ounce(s) blanched almonds
2 1/2 Cup(s) flour
1 3/4 Cup(s) anise extract
1/4 Teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 Teaspoon(s) baking soda |
Directions: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in
oven until lightly golden. Let cool. Coarsely chop half the nuts. Butter 2
large baking sheets. Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Beat in eggs,
then whole and chopped nuts. Mix to obtain a firm dough. Knead briefly,
then divide dough into 2 pieces. On a floured work surface, roll each
pieceunder your hands into a cylinder 15 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches
in diameter. Place 2 rolls, well separated, on each baking sheet and bake
15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned and firm to the touch. With
a spatula, carefully transfer the rolls to a cutting board and slice
each onediagonally into cookies about 1/2-inch thick. Set wire racks on the
baking sheets and lay out the biscotti on them. Return them to the oven
for 20 to 30 minutes, or until very firm and crisp. Cool on the racks, then
transfer them to a tin for long keeping.
Try adding 1 1/2-to-2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to
this recipe for a nice variation.
TOM MARESCA AND DIANE DARROW - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
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