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Pistachio-Fig Biscotti

Pistachio-Fig Biscotti

These crunchy Italian cookies are delicious dipped in strong coffee or dessert wine.

Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1994/1995 http://www.marthastewart.com/332793/pistachio-fig-biscotti
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  • Yield Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

    • 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
    • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon anise extract or Sambuca
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
    • 4 ounces dried figs, (about 6 large), stems removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small pan over medium-low heat, toast fennel seeds, swirling the pan; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, extracts, and zest, and beat on medium speed until creamy and light, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just incorporated. Remove dough to a clean surface; divide into quarters. Form into 9-by-1-inch logs, place on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart, and bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees. Using a serrated knife, cut logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange biscotti on their sides on a baking sheet. Return to oven, and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Turn biscotti over, and bake for 30 minutes more.

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