Anise Biscotti

We’re here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen to bring you another fantastic recipe you and your family can look forward to enjoying. Are you a fan of biscotti? I know that my husband Rob and I are, and we’re pleased to share with you what could be the greatest sweet treat that you prepare for you, your loved ones, and anyone that you might have visiting in the coming days or weeks. I’m happy to tell you more about how simple it is to prepare, and how delicious the results are!

What do you need to make this tasty recipe a reality? Odds are good you’ve got a good many of these ingredients around your house already, and what you don’t have can easily be gotten with a quick trip to the corner store. You won’t have to make preparing this biscotti an all-day event, as it could easily be prepared in only about an hour. When you’re ready to try this tasty recipe out on the people in your life, don’t hesitate to give it a try!

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine — softened
• 3 teaspoons anise seed — ground
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 350º. Beat sugar, butter, anise seed, lemon peel and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium

speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into rectangle, 10 × 3

inches, on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut

crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.

Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack