Cantuccini Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

9 ounces all-purpose flour

9 ounces superfine sugar

2 medium eggs

1 egg yolk

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ounces roughly chopped hazelnuts

1 ½ ounces roughly chopped almonds

1 teaspoon whole anise seeds

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon water

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, baking powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a ball, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice. Turn mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead in hazelnuts, almonds, and anise seeds.

Step 3

Beat egg yolk and water together in a bowl.

Step 4

Divide dough into 3 pieces and roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches wide. Place onto the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Brush with egg yolk-water mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut logs diagonally into 1-inch slices and lay cut-sides down on the baking sheet. Return cantuccini to the oven until dry and firm, 30 to 40 minutes more.

Step 7

Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.