Anise Pizzelles

Makes approximately 2 dozen

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Boyajian Anise Flavor
  • Confectioner’s sugar (optional)

 

  1. Pre-heat pizzella press, making sure the heating plates are clean.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar, until thickened. Gradually add melted butter and Anise flavor until fully combined.  Slowly add dry ingredients to form a thick batter. Do not overmix.
  4. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of batter in the center of each pizzella plate and cook until golden brown.
  5. Remove using a small fork or spatula and place on cooling rack.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. If desired, dust with confectioner’s sugar after completely cooled.
  8. Can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.