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Anise Walnut Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Michele Flannery

"This recipe was given to me by my Grandmother Nancy (Saccuzzo). She was a great little Italian Nana. She taught me how to cook and was an inspiration in my life."
Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 eggs
  • 7 teaspoons baking powder
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons anise extract
  • 3 teaspoons anise seed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 egg yolks

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture . For plain biscotti, do not add anything else. For anise biscotti, add the anise extract and anise seed. Add walnuts if desired.
  3. Roll dough out into 4 logs as long as your baking sheet will allow. Press down each one to about 3/4 inch in height, and 3 inches wide. Brush with egg yolks and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Slice on a diagonal slant, slices should be about 3/4 inch wide. Place slices back onto the cookie sheet and return to the oven for 10 more minutes, cookies should be dry and lightly toasted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by RANICKA
I wanted to make the perfect Biscotti recipe for Christmas gifts this year. I printed out 15... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by WILDORCHIDPCW
This cookie recipe is FANTASTIC!! Very easy to make (my 9yr.old helped me). On my very first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2003 by BARRY-DALE
These came out great. Light and airy and very crispy. Cooked them a little longer the second... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by BOB1183
If you're a fan of biscotti, you'll enjoy these. Just the right sweetness and very fragrant. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by NORTONSMOM
I'm sorry to say that these were awful. A total waste of 8 good eggs, 8 cups flour etc. etc.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by Jennifer D.
This recipe did not work well for me. First, I don't think I rolled out the rolls of dough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Lisa
Delicious recipe! Just make sure the logs are not too thick or they not cook in the middle. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by DAWN CLINE
I've made this several times, though it is messy, the outcome is outstanding, i know have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by KATESHAMRO
Some questions What Should the consistancy of the dough be? Pan grease or no? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2002 by DRAGONT
The raisins burn too easily. The recipe should say to turn the cut biscotti over part way... MORE


 
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