Pistachio Fig Biscotti

• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon each, vanilla and anise extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 4 ounces dried figs

1. heat oven to 350o.
2. toast fennel seeds
3. mix butter ans sugar until smooth, add eggs, extracts and zest. combine remaining ingredients and mix.
4. divide dough into quarters, form into 9x1 inch logs, place on baking sheet an bake until lightly brownede, 25-30 minutes.
5. remove from oven and reduce oven to 275o.
6. cut logs into 1/2" slices and arrange on sides on baking sheet. bake about 30 minutes, turn over and bake for another 30 minutes.

fennel seed, butter, sugar, eggs, anise, lemon zest, flour, oats, baking powder, salt, pistachios, figs

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pistachio-fig-biscotti-5b508452dfa2d30bd4249d52 (may not work)