Anise Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1 lb all-purpose flour
• ½ lb granulated sugar
• ¼ lb sweet almonds, whole and shelled
• 1 tsp pine nuts
• 1.5 oz butter
• Anise seeds
• 5 large eggs
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour, anise seeds, salt, and 4 eggs to form a soft dough.
2. 2 Divide dough into four flat cakes (½ inch thick). Place on a greased and floured baking sheet.
3. 3 Brush tops with beaten egg yolk. Bake until set but not browned, about 20-25 minutes.
4. 4 Cool completely on a wire rack for 24 hours to soften the crust slightly.
5. 5 Slice cakes into ½-inch diagonal pieces. Toast slices on both sides in the oven until crisp.