Italian Viscots

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Delicious Italian Viscots to enjoy with your coffee
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons margarine , melted and cooled
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon anise extract
1 -2 tablespoon anise or 1 -2 tablespoon fennel seed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
156
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Italian Viscots are traditional Italian pastries that are perfect for enjoying with coffee. These sweet and savory treats are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavors of anise and fennel. Often eaten for breakfast or a midday snack, these pastries are relatively simple to make, requiring only a few ingredients. You can customize the flavor of these treats to your liking by adjusting the amount of anise extract and anise or fennel seeds used in the recipe.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes until frothy.
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, salt, and margarine together. Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
3.Gradually add the flour and anise extract until the dough forms a ball.
4.Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
5.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and then twist into a coil shape.
6.Place the coils onto greased baking sheets, brush with water, and sprinkle with anise seeds or fennel seeds.
7.Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite coffee.

PROS

These Italian Viscots are a sweet and savory treat that goes perfectly with coffee.
They are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a midday snack.

CONS

These pastries are high in carbs and not suitable for people on a low carb diet.
It’s essential to consume them in moderation to avoid overconsumption of calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian Viscots are not very healthy, but they make for a delicious occasional treat. The fennel seeds used in this recipe are beneficial for digestion and can help in relieving bloating and constipation. The anise extract used in this recipe is also good for digestion and can help alleviate symptoms of cough and cold.

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