Lemon Anise Almond Biscotti

== Description ==
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1966. 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 eggs
* 3/4-cup granulated sugar
* 1/2-cup vegetable oil
* 1-tablespoon grated lemon zest
* 2-teaspoons anise seed crushed
* 1-1/4-teaspoons baking powder
* 1-teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4-teaspoon salt
* 2-cups all-purpose flour
* 1-cup whole almonds coarsely chopped
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350. 
# In a large bowl, combine eggs, Sugar, oil, lemon zest, anise seed, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to blend. Add the flour and almonds and stir until dough forms. 
# Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. 
# Divide dough in half. 
# Form each half into a log 2-inches in diameter. 
# Carefully transfer the logs to an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them well apart. 
# Sprinkle the tops with additional Sugar. 
# Bake for 30 minutes. 
# Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
# Leave the oven set at 350. 
# Using spatula, carefully transfer the logs to a work surface. 
# Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into slices1/2 -inch thick. 
# Arrange the slices cut side down on the baking sheet. 
# Return to oven and bake until brown. 
# Transfer cookies to wire racks cooling. 
# Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
== Contributed by ==
Cat's Recipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes
Category:Anise seed Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes