AUNT GEN'S BISCOTTI
Provided by Ron Lieber
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield About 4 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add anise extract and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 4 cups of flour, cream of tartar and baking powder. Stir in anise seeds and hazelnuts. Gradually add to shortening mixture, mixing well; dough will be soft and sticky.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Using floured hands, lightly knead the dough, sprinkling with flour as needed until dough is soft but no longer sticky. Pat dough into four loaves a scant 1/2 inch high (they will rise when baked), about 3 inches wide, and 6 to 8 inches long.
- Spray two baking sheets with oil, and place loaves on them. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and cut diagonally into slices about 1 inch wide. Place slices cut-side down and return to oven to bake until undersides are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cookies and bake again 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are hard and golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Shirley Rodas
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit of a challenge to make, but they were worth the effort. They were crispy and flavorful, and they were perfect for dunking in coffee.
Kim Strickland
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The biscotti are made with just a few ingredients, and they're so easy to make.
Ruth Ejawewa
[email protected]These biscotti were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter! They were festive and delicious, and they were a big hit with my guests.
sn Sumon
[email protected]I was disappointed with these biscotti. They were too hard and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.
Mr. Tamim Op
[email protected]These biscotti were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of chocolate chips and dried cranberries, and they were a delicious combination.
Chamod Kavishka
[email protected]I made these biscotti for my Italian grandmother, and she said they were the best she's ever had! She said they reminded her of the biscotti her mother used to make.
Entos Lo
[email protected]These biscotti were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.
Awais Yaseen
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best biscotti recipes I've ever tried. The biscotti were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Alhaji Bunduya
[email protected]These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the crispy texture and the delicious flavor.
Gallant Samso
[email protected]Aunt Gen's Biscotti was a delight to make! The dough came together easily, and the biscotti baked up beautifully. The flavor was perfect, with a hint of orange zest and anise.