Biscotti

This is a simple, no frills biscotti. quick, easy and one of my favorite Italian cookie recipes. The recipe calls for anise, but I will usually use almond extract in place of the anise.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 2-3 dozen

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 1  tablespoon  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.
3. 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.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
5. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.
6. 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.