Best Nanas Anise Biscotti Recipes

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ANISE BISCOTTI



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My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. I can remember walking into the house and I'd almost swoon when I smelled them baking-the aroma seemed to fill every room. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Line a baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, aniseed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in almonds and reserved flour mixture. , Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface of each rectangle; brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles with foil to a wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Place rectangles on a cutting board; cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices, cut side down, on baking pans. , Bake 10-12 minutes longer. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven to cool with door ajar. Store cookies in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts :

ANISE BISCOTTI



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Provided by Melissa Kelly

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Almond     Brandy     Amaretto     Anise     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon amaretto or other almond liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk eggs and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until moistened; gather dough together. Turn dough out onto baking sheet and shape into 12-inch-long by 3-inch-wide log.
  • Bake log until golden brown and firm to touch, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool log on baking sheet 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F. Using long metal spatula, carefully transfer log to work surface. Using serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on 2 clean rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Turn slices over and bake 15 minutes longer or until just golden brown. Transfer biscotti to rack and cool completely.
  • Do Ahead: Can be made ahead. Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 weeks or freeze airtight up to 1 month.

ANISE WALNUT BISCOTTI



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This recipe was given to me by my Grandmother Nancy (Saccuzzo). She was a great little Italian Nana. She taught me how to cook and was an inspiration in my life. Enjoy with your favorite red wine or coffee.

Provided by Michele Flannery

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 eggs
7 teaspoons baking powder
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons anise extract
3 teaspoons anise seed
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ).
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture. For plain biscotti, do not add anything else (see Cook's Note). Stir in the anise extract and anise seed. Add walnuts if desired.
  • Wet or grease your hands and shape dough out into 4 logs as long as your baking sheet will allow. Pat each one to about 3/4 inch in height, and 3 inches wide. Brush with beaten egg yolks.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Slice logs at an angle, cutting pieces into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide cookies. Place slices back onto the cookie sheet, standing upright, if possible; leave a gap between the slices. Return to the oven and bake until cookies are dry and lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 88.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

NONNA'S BISCOTTI



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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.

Provided by katstoys

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20-30 cookies, 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 212.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 4.1

BISCOTTI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 to 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. 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 2 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.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When the cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each 1 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. Cookie slices should be lightly toasted.

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