Anise Biscotti

This is, without a doubt, the best sweet nibble to accompany your espresso.

Anise Biscotti

2 1/4 cups AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon anise seed, freshly ground
1/4 cup light & fruity olive oil

Pearl sugar, to sprinkle on top

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift dry ingredients.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, anise, and olive oil until light and fluffy.  Then, gently stir in dry ingredients.  Place dough on a baking sheet covered in parchment and shape into a long, flat strip of dough.  If the dough is sticky, use parchment to flatten.  Sprinkle the top of dough with pearl sugar.

Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.  When golden, slice into strips and return to the oven.  Bake at 300 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.  Let cool completely before storing.