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Fig and Anise Biscotti
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Fig and Anise Biscotti

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 11/2 teaspoon ground anise seed I used whole seeds
  • 1 cup dried figs finely chopped (tough stem removed)
  • 1 egg white beat with a little water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or plain baking stone)
  • Add flour, baking powder, anise and salt to bowl and mix.
  • With electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter til creamy. Add one egg at a time at beat until incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Now add the flour mixture and beat until blended.
  • Stir in chopped figs.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface. Form the dough into a 12-inch by 3-inch log. Transfer the log to the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until firm. Cool to touch and place the log on cutting board.
  • With serrated knife, slice along the short edge in 1/2 inch diagonal slices.
  • Return to baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes until light golden brown and then flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Serving suggestion: Great with coffee or tea, or just on their own!
  • Enjoy!