ciao bella biscotti d'anici
These biscotti are the real deal. The classic and traditional taste of anise. Not too sweet and just right. And just like the name decribes, twice baked. They can be dipped in dark chocolate after cooling for a richer flavor. I prefer a "naked" biscotti in it's true form. A batch of these for a gift, and your friends will love you! They make a beautiful presentation. Enjoy!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 40 Min
method
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yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- - zest of one large orange
How To Make ciao bella biscotti d'anici
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2Beat butter and sugar until combined. Add sugar, anise seed and baking powder. Beat until combined.
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Step 3Beat in eggs until combined. Add flour and orange zest.
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Step 4Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. Divide dough into 4 equal parts and shape into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place 2 logs per cookie sheet, 4 inches apart.
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Step 5Bake for 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool logs on cookie sheet on a wire rack for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Step 6Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
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Step 7With a serrated knife cut each log diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lay each slice, cut side down, on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Step 8Bake for 10 minutes more on each side. Cool on wire rack.
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Step 9Once cooled you can dip in melted dark chocolate if desired.
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