Nonna's Biscotti

Chef #346511's Note:

A few years ago, I copied down my Italian grandmother's recipes. She had collected them all in a box, in preparation for moving to a retirement community. Unfortunately, during the move, she lost the box, and now I'm the sole recipient of her culinary heritage. She was a fine cook, and a wonderful baker. She died a few months ago.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20-30

Yield: 20.0 cookies

• 3 cups sifted flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 2 whole eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1 cup thin sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.
4. Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.
5. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
6. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
8. Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.
9. Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.