Recipe for Pistachio Fig Biscotti
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract or sambuca romana
- 1 teaspoon grated lemons, zest of
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 4 ounces dried figs, stems removed,cut into 1/4 inch dice
Cooking Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small pan over medium-low heat, toast fennel seeds, swirling the pan; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, extracts, and zest, and beat on medium speed until creamy and light (2 to 3 minutes).
Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add to butter mixture.
Mix on low speed until just incorporated.
Remove dough to a clean surface; divide into quarters.
Form into 9×1 inch logs, place on ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart, and bake until lightly browned (25 to 30 minutes).
Remove from oven, and cool slightly.
Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees.
Using a serrated knife, cut logs on the diagonal into 1/2? thick slices.
Arrange biscotti on their sides on a baking sheet.
Return to oven, and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
Turn biscotti over, and bake for 30 minutes more.
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