Anise Biscotti

5 hours Prep: 4 hours Cook: 45 minutes

2273 calories per serving view nutrition facts

96 biscotti suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	butter	softened, unsalted
2	cups	sugar
5	large	eggs	room temperature
3	tablespoons	vanilla extract
1 1/2	tablespoons	star anise	toasted
2	each	lemons	grated rind and juice only
5	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	tablespoon	baking powder
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
4	cups	walnuts	chopped, toasted

Directions

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, until batter is smooth.

Add vanilla, anise, lemon rind and juice, flour, baking powder and salt.

Beat just until thoroughly blended.

Mix in walnuts.

Cover and chill dough at least 4 hours.

Divide dough into several portions.

On a lightly floured board, roll dough into logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and the length of the baking sheet.

Bake logs, spaced 2 to 3 inches apart, in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 30 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.

Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Lower oven temperature to 300-degrees.

Cut logs in 3/4 inch thick slices.

Place slices, cut side down, on baking sheets.

Bake for 15 minutes, until biscotti are dry.

Cool on wire racks.

May be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 558g

Amount per Serving

Calories 2273 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 128.0g	197%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	178%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 1308mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 239.0g	80%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	57%
Sugars 105.0g
Protein 55.0g	111%

Vitamin A	36%		Vitamin C	41%
Calcium	24%		Iron	75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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