Aniseed Biscotti

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 None large eggs
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted blanched almonds
  • 1 tbsp ground aniseed

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined between additions. Add brandy and lemon zest then stir in flour and salt. Fold in almonds and aniseed. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 2 (12 inch) logs. Arrange on a greased baking tray and bake for 20 mins, or until light golden brown. Let cool on trays.
  3. Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/3 inch-thick slices. Arrange on ungreased baking trays. Bake for 25 mins, or until dry and crisp, turning halfway through. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

632 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 34.9g 45% DV
Carbs 70.2g 26% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9766mg 100% DV
Potassium 441.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 186.8mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 149.8mg 12% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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