Almond Anise Biscotti

Wonderful with a glass of wine, these are my favorite biscotti.

In a large mixing bowl , beat butter , sugar and eggs on med.

Speed for 1 minute.

Add vanilla and anise seeds and beat until combined.

Mix in almonds , coarsely chopped.

Stir in combined flour , salt and baking powder.

Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Flatten the log until about 2-inches thick.

Bake the log for 25 minutes in a 350f preheated oven.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Using a serrated knife , cut into 1-inch thick slices.

Bake slices in a 325f oven for 15 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack and let cool.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground aniseed, unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, toasted almond