Orange, Aniseed & Pistachio Paximadia

Paximathakia is the Greek name for the Cretan barley biscotti, the twice baked, almond biscuits of Tuscan origin, that are traditionally drunk with a glass of the Italian liqueur Vin Santo. Sweet Paximadaia are delicious when dunked in a heady cup of spiced cardamom coffee or strong cup of English tea. The flavours of orange, aniseed and pistachio in my recipe are Mediterranean flavours that complement each other with the nutty barley flour, and are not overly sweet, which is to my l