Preheat oven to 350
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp anise extract
11/2 tsp baking powder
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sliced almonds,toasted
decoration:confectioners’ sugar
Whisk eggs,sugar,oil,and extract in a large bowl until blended
Stir in baking powder,then flour until combined
stir in almonds, i forgot to toast almonds 
Spoon a third of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet
With floured hands (dough will be soft and sticky) form dough into 11×2 strip.
repeat with remaining dough.making 2 more strips. Place about 2 in apart on the baking sheet
Bake 20-22 minutes or until firm and bottoms are golden brown.
Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes,then transfer to a cutting board
Using a sharp serrated knife,slice strips diagonally into1/2 in.thick slices
Lay slices flat on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes,turning biscotti over halfway
through baking,until lightly toasted.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
if desired,dust with confectioners sugar before serving.
Posted under ALMOND BISCOTTI
This post was written by admin on September 22, 2010
