Lime, Coconut & Anise Biscotti
Lime, Coconut & Anise Biscotti
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 c. *sugar (natural or refined)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ c. sliced or slivered almonds
½ tsp. Anise flavoring
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of half a lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and anise flavouring on medium till the mixture is creamy and light in colour. Add lime juice and stir 30 seconds more
In a separate bowl measure out the flour, baking soda, salt, lime zest and almonds. Stir the ingredients till well mixed.
Beating on medium low, add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. The dough should be tacky. (sticky to the touch).
Form two logs of equal proportions, (app. 14 x 2-3 x 1 inch high) and place on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 ° oven for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and let them rest 10 minutes before slicing them in app. 1-inch-wide pieces, you can also cut them diagonally for a different look.
Lower the oven to 325°.
Place them back on the parchment covered sheet pan and bake 10 minutes more, after 10 minutes, turn them and cook them for another 10 minutes. Let cool.
Tip: Use a serrated knife if possible to cut the biscotti.
