Anise Biscotti

These super easy anise biscotti are simple yet deliciously crisp and flavorful. They are absolutely perfect with your favorite mug and make a lovely sweet gift.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Biscotti, cookies

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: anise biscotti

Servings:

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

2 medium-sized eggs
½ cup (100 grams) sugar
2 tablespoon (30 grams) butter
1 orange, zest
1 ½ tablespoon honey
2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon aniseed (aka anice seed, or 2 tsp anisette liquor)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C) and position the rack in the center. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then scoop out about ¾ tablespoon of beaten egg (for brushing the logs before baking) and set aside.
Next, add the sugar and whisk with a fork or whisk until light in color and the sugar is fully dissolved. Then add melted butter and honey.
Add the flour, sprinkle with baking powder, and anise seeds. Mix until the flour is incorporated and using your hands gently bring the dough together inside the bowl making sure the dough is fully combined.
Divide the dough into two flat logs (approx 2 inches wide), arrange them apart on the baking tray, and flatten slightly. Try to make them as uniform in size and shape as possible. If you find the dough a bit sticky, simply wet your hands.
Brush the logs with the reserved eggs to give your biscotti golden shiny color, but you can skip this step if you wish
Bake them for about 25-30 minutes, until the surface is firm to the touch. Do not switch the oven off, as these will need to be baked again, but reduce the heat to 250℉/120℃.
Let the logs cool on the baking tray for about 10-15 minutes, then gently slice them with a sharp knife into 1/2-inch pieces. Better if you slice them on a chopping board.
Place the slices on the baking tray cut side down and return them to the oven for the second bake. Bake for about 10 minutes on each side, for a total of 20 minutes. Done!

Notes

NUTRITIONAL VALUES: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s only an estimate and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for one serving only (1 biscotto).

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