Anise biscotti is one of the most popular, filling and warming winter biscuits in most Arabian countries. It is almost in every body’s home and it is sold in all Egyptian bakeries. When you bake those darling biscotti it fills your home with the comfy aroma of anise aaaaaah. We usually have them with tea but of course they are delicious we coffee too.
Here is what we will need:
- 4 cups of all purpose flour.
- 4 large eggs.
- 2 Tbsp roasted anise seeds.
- 1 cup of canola oil.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- a pinch of vanilla.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
In large mixing bowl, beat the eggs,vanilla and sugar until you get a nice thick mixture. Then add the oil and continue to mix and then add the anise seeds.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix well. Bake about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
In a prepared baking sheet form the dough into logs and smooth with your oil moistened fingers.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes then cut it into 3/4-inch thick stripes.Place slices on cookie sheets side by side. Bake or broil until golden but watch out if you are using the broiler. Turn the slices on all sides and bake until all the sides get this golden brown color.
Let it cool on a rack. Enjoy the relaxing smell of anise with a hot cup of tea/coffee.
Made the Anise biscotti and they came out fantastic. Would have added some anise extract, the vanilla was OK. First time I make a biscotti – will do it again soon. Did not sift dry ingredients, though it might make it a lighter. thanks for the recipe. PS..my husband is Egyptian and he loved them, reminded him of his Mom’s biscotti.
Denise, Thank you for trying this recipe and I am so glad you and your hubby liked it. I am afraid of using extracts as it ALWAYS contains alcohol and we do not consume any alcohol, so if this is ok with you then go ahead and add it I bet it will smells heavenly. Aaaaah moms’ cooking and dishes are always the best, it brings back lots of good memories :). If you have any recipe you want to make please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks Amira, that would be Gr8….appreciate your help….will reach out to you for sure.
G’day! Love your recipe and photos too!
I can almost smell the wonderful anise and be perfect dunking right now in my coffee, true!
Cheers! Joanne
Thanks Joanne, try it if you like anise its smell is soooo relaxing :).