BISCOTTI
These classic Italian cookies get their signature crispness from being twice-baked: First, the dough is cooked in logs, cut into slices, then baked again. Because they travel and keep well, a pile of them makes an excellent gift wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied with a ribbon. Feel free to experiment with add-ins: Sub in hazelnuts or pistachios for the almonds. Add mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries, or a teaspoon of citrus zest. Or take the cookies over the top by drizzling with melted chocolate, glazing with icing or dusting with sprinkles. You do you.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield About 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Position rack in center of oven. With a small knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and place in a small bowl. Add the sugar and use your fingers to mix the vanilla evenly into the sugar. Set aside. With an electric mixer, cream the butter until light. Add the vanilla sugar and mix until fluffy. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and almonds and stir into the butter mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 3 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, shape each piece of dough into a log that is about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place the logs on the baking sheet, spacing them as far apart as possible. Bake in the center of the oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Place the logs on a cutting board and let them cool slightly. With a serrated knife, cut the logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Place on the baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
THE BEST ALMOND BISCOTTI
I don't know where my mother got this recipe but it produces the best biscotti I have ever had- and I am Italian so I have eaten A LOT of biscotti. Also, I will be publishing the chocolate version of this recipe which is also to die for. I've also made these with 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 2/4 cups hazelnuts in place of the almonds. For a sweeter variety, I have also mixed 1/2 cup almonds with 1/4 cup butterscotch chips. I have also made them plain without nuts when I've been low on ingredients. You can't mess up this recipe- it's fool-proof!.
Provided by Canadian_in_the_Bay
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 28 biscotti, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust rack to center position and heat the oven to 350 degree. Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nuts in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a small bowl combine the eggs, butter and vanilla and whisk to fully combine.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix to combine until a rough dough forms.
- Dump the dough onto a work surface and knead a couple of times until the dough comes together, adding extra flour sparingly and only if necessary. Start to form the dough into a big, fat cigar and cut it in half. Form each half into a cigar about 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide and about 12 inches long. Place them onto the cookie sheet and lightly press with fingers to slightly flat cigars.
- Bake for 25 minutes reversing the pan halfway through. The bars will be firm to the touch and just slightly browned. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 300 degrees. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 15 minutes.
- Remove cookies to a cutting board using two spatulas. Using a serrated knife, slice the bars on an angle about 1/2 inch tick to form the biscotti. Lay them back on the cookie sheet with either cut side down and place back in oven for 15 minutes. Turn each cookie to expose the other cut side and place in oven for another 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack to room temperature. Place cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 107.1, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11, Protein 4
NONNA'S BISCOTTI
Provided by Toni Oltranti
Categories Cookies Egg Dessert Bake Almond Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 42 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together sugar, butter, brandy, and extracts in a large bowl, then stir in almonds and eggs. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Chill dough, covered, 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Using moistened hands, halve dough and form 2 (16-by 2-inch) loaves on an ungreased large baking sheet.
- Bake until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Carefully transfer loaves to a rack and cool 15 minutes.
- Cut loaves into 3/4-inch slices with a serrated knife.
- Arrange biscotti, with a cut side down, on a clean baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
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
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 vanilla bean
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter to this mixture.
- Split the vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds with a sharp knife. Add the vanilla bean seeds to the wet mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sliced almonds.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the dough on this sheet and shape it into a flat log, about 3 inches wide and 1 inch high.
- Bake the dough for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange these slices on the baking sheet, with the cut side facing down.
- Bake the biscotti again for about 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Variations
- You can add chocolate chips or dried cranberries to the dough for added flavor.
- Replace the vanilla bean with lemon zest for a zesty variation.
- Dip the cooled biscotti into melted chocolate for a decadent treat.
Conclusion
Almond Vanilla Bean Biscotti is a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. Its crisp texture and subtle almond and vanilla flavors make it a favorite among many. This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients, and with a couple of extra variations, it can be customized to your liking. This biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for a few weeks, making it an easy and convenient treat for whenever you need a little something sweet.Ingredients
To make almond vanilla bean biscotti, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 vanilla bean