Biscotti

I found this easily customizable recipe for biscotti. I like to eat two pieces for breakfast. Holds me over til lunch plus they are great dipped in coffee. Yum! I modified this by using whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of this fancy unrefined sugar with 1/2 cup white sugar,  vanilla instead of anise, and adding 1/4tsp of nutmeg and 1/2tsp of cinnamon. Next time i am going to add chopped up almonds.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon anise extract, or 3 drops anise oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, sugar and anise flavoring until well blended. Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your cookie sheet. Place roll onto the prepared cookie sheet, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When The cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Slices should be lightly toasted.

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg