Biscotti

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain flour, unsifted
• 1 3/4 cups raw sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons anise seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup toasted almonds
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup of cornmeal (optional)

Directions

Mix flour, cornmeal (if using), baking powder, salt, almonds and anise seed. Mix well.

In separate bowl mix eggs and sugar. Gradually add flour mixture to eggs and sugar. Mix well.

Form into three loaves. Place on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes until brown.

Remove from oven (leave oven on) slice on the diagonal in slices 1/2-inch thick. Put back on cookie sheet (lay on sides). Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Will keep in airtight container for 2 weeks.

Source: Clarion Ledger – Jackson, Ms.