Aniseed Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 None large eggs
2 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted blanched almonds
1 tbsp ground aniseed

Preparation

In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined between additions. Add brandy and lemon zest then stir in flour and salt. Fold in almonds and aniseed. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Shape dough into 2 (12 inch) logs. Arrange on a greased baking tray and bake for 20 mins, or until light golden brown. Let cool on trays.
Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/3 inch-thick slices. Arrange on ungreased baking trays. Bake for 25 mins, or until dry and crisp, turning halfway through. Let cool on wire racks.