Anise Biscotti

 

Makes  3 dozen

 

1 ...................egg

1 ...................cup sugar

1/4 ...............cup canola oil

1/2 ................teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 ................teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ...................cups all-purpose flour

1 ...................teaspoon baking powder

1/2 ...............teaspoon salt

4 ...................teaspoons  grated lemon peel

2 ...................teaspoons aniseed , crushed

 

1 )      In a small bowl  , beat eggs and sugar for 2 minutes  or until thichened . Add oil  and extracts  , mix well . Combine  the flour  , baking powder  and salt  , beat into egg mixture  . Stir in lemon peel  and aniseed .

2 )      Divide dough  in half . On a lightly flourred  surface  , shape each portion  into a 12-inch x 2-inch rectangle  . Transfer  to a baking sheet  lined with  parchment  paper . Flatten  to 1/2-inch thickness .

3 ) Bake at 350*  for 30 to 35 minutes  or until golden and tops  begin to crack . Carefully  remove  to wire racks  ; cool 5 minutes .

4 ) Transfer  to a cutting board  ; cut with a serrated knife  into scant 3/4-inch  slices . Place cut side  down on ungreased  baking sheets  . Bake  for 5 minutes  . Turn and bake  5 to 7 minutes longer  or until firm  and golden brown . Remove to wire racks  to cool . Store in airtight container .

 

With the growing popularity of gourmet coffee , cappuccino  and espresso , a lot  more peiople  enjoy  these classic  Sicilian cookies .

Heart healthy