Anise Biscotti

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until frothy.

4. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

5. Fold in the anise seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between the logs as they will spread during baking.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the logs are firm to the touch and lightly golden.

8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the logs cool for 10 minutes.

9. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).

10. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices on a slight diagonal.

11. Place the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the biscotti are golden and crisp.

12. Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.