Anise Biscotti

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From EatingWell:  November/December 1992

Lemon zest enlivens the anise biscotti.

4 dozen biscotti | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon anise seeds, crushed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, sugar, anise seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl and add to the dry ingredients; mix well.
3. Shape the dough into two 14-by-1 1/2-inch logs on a floured surface. Set the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake until firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the logs to a rack to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.
4. Cut the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Let cool before storing.

Nutrition

Per biscotti : 38 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 8 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 42 mg Sodium; 13 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate