HOLIDAY BISCOTTI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
- Form the dough into a 13-inch-long, 3-inch-wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
- Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
- Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.
- The biscotti can be made ahead. Store them in an airtight container up to 4 days, or wrap them in foil and freeze in re-sealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.
ITALIAN BISCOTTI AL LA SYD
The original of this recipe was from Pat Aldighieri & printed in our local newspaper, but I've increased the amount of nuts & cranberries, baked them less to give them a slightly softer texture & serve them as a regular cookie. However, if you want them really crisp, CAREFULLY bake them another 10-15 minutes. My daughter can't leave them alone [as long as they don't have the nuts!] & friends are always asking for the recipe! Your imagination is the only thing limiting the number of variations to this recipe!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 130 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
- Stir in the flour one cup at a time.
- When smooth, mix in cranberries & pistachios.
- Pat the dough into a smooth round dome in the mixing bowl, then cut it into quarter sections. Slowly shape each section, patting & rolling it carefully, first into a log, & then into a seamless loaf about 13" long & 4" wide. Place two of the loaves on a 15"x10" baking sheet.
- Bake loaves for 45 minutes, checking them every 15 minutes to see if the dough is spreading out & becoming too flat. If it is, reshape the loaf with a spatula.
- Remove loaves from the oven & allow them to cool. When cool, cut each loaf into 1" slices & then cut those slices in half. Place the slices back on the baking sheet, STANDING UP & SEPARATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, then bake them for another 10 minutes or so.
- Remove cookies from the oven & cool them completely before storing them in an air tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1.8
SAVORY BISCOTTI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, herbes de Provence, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and goat cheese together until smooth. Beat in the sugar and eggs. In batches, add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. With damp hands, form the dough into a 13-inch-long, 3 1/2-inch-wide loaf. Bake until light golden, about 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
THE REAL ITALIAN BISCOTTI
This is my mom's recipe for biscotti. They never last more than a few days after she makes them. I'm biased, but they are the BEST!
Provided by Trixyinaz
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 72 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In mixer beat eggs and anise flavoring together for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Mix in the Crisco until it turns into small pieces.
- Add the egg mixture and combine (dough will be thick and sticky).
- Lightly grease cookie sheet.
- Roll dough into logs approximately the length of your cookie sheet, 1 1/2 inches thick and 1 inch high.
- Place logs on the greased cookie sheet about 4 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and slice diagonally.
- Lay cut side down in tray and bake about 10 more minutes.
- I have put almonds or walnuts (coarsely chopped) in batter and they do taste good., but I have found that if I put the nuts in dry mixture and then add the egg mixture it is so much easier.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 42.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.9
ITALIAN BISCOTTI
These additive Italian cookies are meant for dunking, but are good just eaten alone. The word "biscotti" refers to their preparation--they are twice baked. They are just wonderful.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 45 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixer bowl combine the eggs, egg whites, vanilla, and anise; mix until well-combined.
- Add the sugar, flour, soda, and salt; beat until a dough forms.
- Add the nuts.
- Turn the sticky dough onto a lightly floured board; knead several times.
- Divide the dough in half.
- With floured hands, form the dough into two flattish logs, about 15" long by 2" wide.
- Place the logs about 3" apart on a baking sheet that has been sprayed lighted with cooking spray.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 275 degrees.
- On a cutting board, cut the logs diagonally into 3/4" thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes; turn and bake another 10-12 minutes.
- Turn heat off and leave biscotti to crisp in the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Remove and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.5
CLASSIC BISCOTTI
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 65
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, anise seeds, salt, and nuts. Transfer to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add eggs; beat until a stiff dough comes together, about 3 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. Form each half into a 12-inch log. (Dough may be sticky; dampen your hands for easier handling.) Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten so each log is 13 inches long, 2 1/4 inches wide, and 3/4 inch thick.
- Brush logs with beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until firm and very pale golden, about 35 minutes. Let cool on pans on a wire rack, 40 minutes. Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Using a serrated knife with a sawing motion, cut logs into slices slightly thicker than 1/4 inch. Arrange, cut-side up, on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until dry to touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on pans on racks, 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 1 month.
CHEF JOHN'S ALMOND BISCOTTI
My version is pretty straightforward--a classic Italian dipping cookie. But you can add hazelnuts, pistachios, and any type of dried fruit. Or dip them in dark chocolate.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Place butter, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, olive oil in a separate mixing bowl. Mix together thoroughly until mixture has a creamy texture. Add 1 egg; mix into butter/sugar mixture. Whisk in 2nd egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture. Mix until flour is incorporated. Add whole almonds and chopped almonds; mix in evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- Divide dough in half. Place each half on a length of plastic wrap and shape into a log. Wrap with the plastic wrap and press into a shape about 3 or 4 inches wide and about 1/2 inch high. Transfer both pieces to prepared baking sheet leaving about 3 or 4 inches of space between them to allow for spreading.
- Bake in center of preheated oven until turning golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut each piece at a slight angle into 1/2- to 1 -inch thick slices with a serrated knife. Transfer pieces back to baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 12 minutes; remove from oven and flip pieces over. Return pan to oven and bake until biscotti are golden brown and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer biscotti to a cooling rack; let cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 81.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
ITALIAN BISCOTTI
This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet tried. Any reviews by those who try the recipe would be appreciated--thanks!
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon anise seed.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder and 1 tablespoon Anise seed.
- Add to cream mixture.
- Add nuts, mix in, and form dough into 2 or 3 long thin rolls.
- Place rolls on a ungreased baking pan or cookie sheet and bake cookie rolls at 350 degrees 15-20 minutes , or till light brown.
- Remove from oven and cut diagonally into 1/2-3/4 inch slices.
- Put back in oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or till Biscotti is lightly toasted.
- You want the biscoti to dry slightly.
- It will look somewhat like a elongated piece of french bread, except smaller.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.1, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 132, Sodium 467.2, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 29.9, Protein 12.9
ITALIAN BISCOTTI
A traditional biscotti recipe. Great for dunking in coffee or tea.
Provided by Bernie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time; beat until fluffy. Stir in the anise and vanilla extracts. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; Add them to the egg mixture along with the chopped almonds. Stir with a spoon and as the dough comes together, Knead by hand.
- Divide the dough into 4 parts. Roll each piece into a log about 15 inches long. Place logs onto cookie sheets, 2 to a sheet, the long way. Flatten the logs out until they are about 3 inches wide with a slight hump going down the middle. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, loaves should be firm. Cut the loaves into diagonal slices 1/2 inch wide, place the slices onto the cookie sheets and return to the oven. Toast on one side, then turn them over to do the other side. This will take about 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
ITALIAN NUT BISCOTTI
These biscotti's are the old Italian favorites, My Daughter-in-laws Mother always made these at Christmas for everyone to enjoy. Now this is my Favorite Biscotti recipe. I have been making them at christmas time & other times for years. My family always looks forward to my making them.They are great served with coffee or wine. These rusk-type cookies are studded with nuts and flavored with anise. You Twice bake them to a toasty crunchiness. They do take time,But,are well worth it. Prep time does not include Refrigerate time.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 108 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together sugar,butter,anise seeds,anisette, and whiskey;(I use mixer) Beat in eggs.
- In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add to sugar mixture, blending thoroughly,Mix in almonds.
- Cover tightly with Plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Directly on greased baking sheets,shape dough with hands to form flat loaves about 1/2 inch thick,2 inches wide, as long as baking sheets.
- Place loaves parallel and 4 inches apart,(this make 6 loaves).
- Bake in a 375 degrees oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove loaves from oven and let cool on baking sheets until you can touch them.
- Cut diagonally into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices;Place slices close together (on same baking sheet, cut sides down} on baking sheets.
- Bake 375 degree oven for 15 more minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Transfer to racks to cool;Store air tight container.
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