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[katkitty]

Can you tell I like Sambuca?

Sambuca Biscotti

1 1/2 t Anise seeds; toasted
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour; unsifted
2 t baking powder
2 t Lemon zest; grated
1/2 t Salt
1/2 c Unsalted butter; cold, cutup
1 1/2 c Pine nuts; toasted
3/4 c Sugar
2 large Eggs
1/4 c sambuca liqueur

Place seeds in food processor; add flour, baking powder, zest and
salt. Mix

Add butter; pulse until crumbly.

Add 1 cup nuts and the sugar. Pulse until nuts arre finely ground.

In bowl, mix eggs and liqueur. Add to flour mixture; pulse to blend.

Place in bowl; stir in remaining nuts. Cover; chill 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 325*.

On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 2 (16 x 1 1/4-inch) logs; place 4 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bakei 35 minutes or until firm; loosen with metal spatula. Slide onto cutting board. Cool 10 minutes.

Reducei oven to 300*

Cut log diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices; lay cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until dry, turning slices over after 7 minutes. Cool completely.