Description
Rustic Anise Almond Honey Biscotti blends Mediterranean warmth with Italian tradition. Crisp cookie slices promise delightful crunch and sweet anise essence for perfect coffee companions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 250 g / 8.8 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 cup / 120 g / 4.2 oz whole almonds (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup / 100 g / 3.5 oz granulated sugar
- ¼ cup / 60 ml / 2 fl oz honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp anise extract or 1 tbsp anise seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Configure oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless baking and removal.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl until uniformly blended.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, vigorously blend eggs, honey, sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and well-incorporated.
- Create Dough: Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, avoiding overmixing. Fold almonds throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Shape Log: On a floured surface, form dough into a 12-inch elongated log, maintaining consistent width and thickness.
- First Baking Phase: Position log on prepared sheet and bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Slice and Second Bake: After 10-minute cooling, cut log diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Return slices to oven, baking 10-15 minutes and flipping midway for uniform crispness.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer biscotti to wire rack, allowing complete cooling to develop signature crisp texture ideal for coffee or tea pairing.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Crumbling: Ensure wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed but avoid overmixing to maintain dough structure and prevent crumbly texture.
- Control Moisture Balance: Use honey sparingly to keep biscotti crisp; too much liquid can make cookies soft instead of traditional crunchy texture.
- Master Cutting Technique: Use a sharp serrated knife and cut at a slight diagonal angle for classic biscotti shape and even baking results.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Swap anise seeds with cinnamon or orange zest for different flavor profiles, or replace almonds with pistachios or chocolate chips for unique twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg