Wine Biscuits from Anne

Our next recipe is courtesy of Anne Marie Lombardo. Anne is always bringing us together. She reminds us to carry forth our special family traditions and she keeps it lighthearted and fun. She can sing, she can act, she can host a fabulous Fourth of July party. She can pick out the perfect pinata, and she's a huge hit with the kids. She gets the Family Spirit Award for sure. See below for Anne's version of this Liberty street staple.



Here's my recipe for wine biscuits. Wine biscuits and pepper biscuits were a staple in the pantry tins at Liberty Street. As a kid, I didn't drink coffee so I didn't appreciate them the way I do now. Dunk one of these in your morning coffee and you'll say "bellissimo"!

I'm always trying to find a healthy spin on the recipes, so I used whole wheat flour. I might use white flour for this one next time. The darker color is not as appealing!

4 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup oil
1 cup wine
1 egg (to brush on before baking)

Mix all ingredients together. Take a small piece and roll into a long strip on a cutting board covered with flour. Twist into ribbon or wreath and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees about 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 4 dozen biscuits.