HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS BISCOTTI

Almond Anise Biscotti

3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups of sugar
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup toasted sliced almonds- chopped
1 beaten egg white (beat till frothy)

Directions:
Melt butter, cool slightly. To a large bowl, add sugar, eggs, vanilla and anise. Add dry ingredients. Mix in chopped toasted almonds. Divide dough in thirds and shape into logs with floured hands. Place on parchment covered baking sheet.
Brush logs with frothy egg white.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until nicely browned and slightly firm.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Slice logs and return to cookie sheets. Bake another 10 minutes or so on each side, until lightly browned and firm to the touch.

***In the video, I altered the above basic recipe by using: butternut extract (which is equal amounts of almond, vanilla and butter extract) cranberries, white chocolate and fresh orange rind. To be honest, I prefer 1 tablespoon of vanilla and 1 teaspoon of almond extract when making cranberry, orange and white chocolate biscotti. Feel free to experiment with add-ins.