Aunt Gens Biscotti Recipe

Name: Aunt Gens Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 6 large eggs; 2 teaspoons anise extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon anise seeds; 1 cup shelled, skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped; Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Servings: persons

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1 cup shelled, skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth.
3
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4
Add anise extract and vanilla extract, and mix well.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together 4 cups of flour, cream of tartar and baking powder.
6
Stir in anise seeds and hazelnuts.
7
Gradually add to shortening mixture, mixing well; dough will be soft and sticky.
8
Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
9
Using floured hands, lightly knead the dough, sprinkling with flour as needed until dough is soft but no longer sticky.
10
Pat dough into four loaves a scant 1/2 inch high (they will rise when baked), about 3 inches wide, and 6 to 8 inches long.
11
Spray two baking sheets with oil, and place loaves on them.
12
Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
13
Remove from oven, and cut diagonally into slices about 1 inch wide.
14
Place slices cut-side down and return to oven to bake until undersides are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
15
Turn cookies and bake again 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are hard and golden brown on both sides.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, 1 cup sugar, 6 large eggs, 2 teaspoons anise extract, and more.

Yes, Aunt Gens Biscotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Gens Biscotti

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