Italian Nut Biscotti

Italian Nut Biscotti


1. In a large bowl, stir together sugar,butter,anise seeds,anisette, and whiskey;(I use mixer) Beat in eggs.

2. In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.

3. Gradually add to sugar mixture, blending thoroughly,Mix in almonds.

4. Cover tightly with Plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

5. Directly on greased baking sheets,shape dough with hands to form flat loaves about 1/2 inch thick,2 inches wide, as long as baking sheets.

6. Place loaves parallel and 4 inches apart,(this make 6 loaves).

7. Bake in a 375 degrees oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

8. Remove loaves from oven and let cool on baking sheets until you can touch them.

9. Cut diagonally into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices;Place slices close together (on same baking sheet, cut sides down} on baking sheets.

10. Bake 375 degree oven for 15 more minutes or until lightly toasted.

11. Transfer to racks to cool;Store air tight container.

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