Anise Biscotti with Lemon Zest

Baking and Desserts | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 15 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Anise Biscotti with Lemon Zest

Ingredients

Star anise - 1 tablespoon
Wheat Flour - 2 cups
Sugar - 1 cup
Baking Powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt - ¼ teaspoon
Activated Baking Soda - ½ teaspoon
Large eggs - 2 pieces
Egg white - 2 pieces
Grated Lemon Zest - 2 tablespoons
Meyer Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 320°F (320 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, crushed anise (grind in a mortar), baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, zest, and lemon juice. Combine both mixtures, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it into a log. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes.

Step 4

Let cool slightly and cut diagonally into slices. Place back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for another 20 minutes, flipping once. Cool on a wire rack.