AMAZING APRICOT AND TOASTED ALMOND BISCOTTI
A delicious and easy recipe for Roberto's apricot and toasted almond biscotti
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 60 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line two, 18x12x1-inch cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil (I prefer parchment paper but if you use foil, butter and flour it first.). Combine the first 6 ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until it forms a fine meal. Add white chocolate chips and pulse a few times until roughly chopped. Add the toasted almonds and chop coarsely, using 6 to 8 on/off turns.
- Beat the eggs, brandy and almond extract together in large bowl. Add the flour mixture and the diced apricots and stir until a moist dough forms. Divide the dough into four portions.
- Form the dough into four, 14-inch-long by 2-inch-wide logs and place them on the two prepared sheets, spacing evenly. If the dough is too sticky, moisten fingertips before you shape it. Refrigerate until the dough is firm, about 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting in the refrigerator, position a rack in the center of oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake one sheet at a time until light golden brown, or about 25-30 minutes. Transfer the sheet to a rack and cool completely. Repeat the process with the second sheet.
- Reduce the heat to 300°F. Transfer the logs to a work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut each log crosswise into ½- to ¾- inch wide slices. Arrange half of the biscotti cut side down on cookie sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes.
- Gently turn the biscotti over and bake 7-8 minutes longer. Do not over cook. Transfer to racks to cool. Repeat baking the remaining biscotti. Cool completely.
APRICOT AND ALMOND BISCOTTI
Apricot and Almond Biscotti are so delicious with sweet apricots and lightly roasted almonds. Crisp and crunchy, they are ready to dip in a hot cup of coffee or tea. These Italian biscotti are really easy to make and are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!
Provided by Lora
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove enough zest from one large orange to make 1 tsp. set aside.
- Squeeze the orange to obtain 2 teaspoons of orange juice.
- Combine the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix together thoroughly.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, eggs, salt, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla for 2 to 3 minutes, until thick and pale.
- Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl a little bit at a time. Add in the chopped apricots and almonds and mix on medium-low speed until all the ingredients are moistened.
- Let the dough rest a couple of minutes in the mixer bowl.
- Scrape out the dough with a rubber spatula onto a lined cookie sheet (I used a sheet for each log) and divide the dough in half.
- Spray hands with cooking spray. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, then shape each into a flattened log, about 3 inches wide and 12 inches long. If you are using one baking tray, place logs a few inches apart on the baking sheet so they won't stick together as they bake. If you have two sheets, place one log on each lined baking sheet.
- Bake until dough is firm but gives slightly when pressed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer sheet to a wire rack and let logs cool completely (could take a full 30 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Transfer the first loaf carefully to a cutting board. When the logs have completely cooled down, begin slicing the first log by pressing a very sharp knife straight down into the dough. Place the cookies back on the baking sheet, cut sides up. Keep in mind that the when you slice on a bigger angle, you will get much longer cookies. If you slice short angles, you'll get small biscotti. Place the second log on the cutting board and repeat process cutting out the cookie pieces and placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake 7 minutes, flip biscotti, and bake 7 minutes more.
- Set the sheet on a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. After 3 days, safest to store in the refrigerator.
ALMOND APRICOT BISCOTTI
Categories Cookies Fruit Nut Breakfast Dessert Bake Apricot Almond Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 5 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add whole egg, milk, and extracts, stirring with a fork until a soft dough forms, then knead in almonds.
- Divide dough between 2 sheets of wax paper, then form into 2 equal mounds and flatten each mound into a 5-inch disk. Put half of apricots in center of 1 disk and fold dough over apricots to enclose them (use wax paper as an aid if necessary), then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Form into a 14- by 2 1/2-inch log lengthwise on 1 side of baking sheet, spreading dough with wet hands. Make another log with remaining dough and apricots, arranging it about 4 inches from first log.
- Brush logs with egg wash and bake in middle of oven until pale golden and firm, about 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 20 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F while logs cool.
- Carefully transfer baked logs to a cutting board using 2 wide metal spatulas, then cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide slices with a large heavy knife.
- Line baking sheet with a clean sheet of parchment. Stand slices, curved sides up, 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet and bake in upper third of oven until biscotti are dry, about 30 minutes (they will become hard as they cool). Transfer biscotti to rack to cool.
ALMOND-APRICOT BISCOTTI
This is like traditional biscotti, in that it is very crunchy and is best served with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa. I made this in my high school Home-Ec class and still get raves and requests for a repeat.
Provided by leslim75
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line 18x12x1-inch cookie sheet (or jellyroll pan) with foil (or parchment paper).
- Butter and flour foil (not the parchment).
- Combine flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger in food processor.
- Process until fine meal forms.
- Add white chocolate and process until finely chopped.
- Add toasted almonds and chop coarsely, using 5 to 7 on/off pulses.
- Beat eggs, brandy and extract in large bowl (You might want to use a counter top mixer).
- Add flour mixture and apricots to liquid mixture.
- Stir until moist dough forms.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls in three evenly spaced 12-inch-long strips on prepared sheet.
- Moisten fingertips and shape each dough strip into 2-inch-wide log.
- Refrigerate until dough is firm, about 30 minutes.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees (F).
- Bake until logs are light brown, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer sheet to rack and cool completely.
- Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees (F).
- Transfer biscotti to work surface.
- Cut logs from sides of pan if necessary.
- Using very sharp knife, cut each log crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide slices.
- Arrange half of cookies cut side down on cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Gently turn cookies over and bake 10 more minutes.
- Transfer cookies to cooling rack.
- Repeat baking with remaining cookies.
- Cool cookies completely before serving or storing.
TOASTED ALMOND BISCOTTI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, place in the oven and toast for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together and set aside.
- Beat the eggs lightly, just until they are blended in a mixing bowl with a whisk or in an electric mixer. Remove two tablespoons of the egg mixture to a small dish and set aside. Beat the sugar and almond extract into the remaining eggs until blended. Stir in the flour mixture to form a soft dough.
- When the almonds are toasted, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a bowl. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough in half and place one portion on well-floured work surface. With floured hands, pat into a six-inch square. Scatter half of almonds on dough and press them into surface. Roll dough into cylinder about 2 inches in diameter and 12 to 15 inches long. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush the tops of both cylinders with the reserved egg.
- Place in the oven and bake about 15 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Transfer to a cutting board and cut on an angle into slices one-half-inch thick. Return the slices to the baking sheet, standing them up, and return them to the oven. Bake another 20 minutes, until they are crisp and dry. Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
APRICOT ALMOND BISCOTTI
Make and share this Apricot Almond Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 36 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350f degrees.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, apricots and almonds.
- Make a well in centre of flour mixture.
- Drop in eggs, egg whites, margarine and almond extract, whisk until blended.
- Stir in dry ingredients until combined.
- Form dough into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- With slightly wet hands, form dough into a 16 inch long log.
- Flatten log to 1 inch thickness.
- Bake until light brown and cracked on top, about 30 minutes.
- Cool log on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325f degrees.
- Place warm log on cutting board.
- Using a serrated knife, cut log on sharp diagonal into 1/3 inch slices.
- Arrange on baking sheet.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pale golden brown.
- Cool biscotti on baking sheet (biscotti will harden while cooling).
- Store biscotti in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- variation: Substitute golden raisins or dried cranberries for the apricots.
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.
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What is Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti?
Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti is a delightful Italian cookie that is twice-baked to create a crunchy, dunkable treat. The biscotti is made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, apricots, and toasted almonds. It is considered a classic Italian cookie that is often served with coffee, tea, or dessert wine.
The Origins of Biscotti
The word "biscotti" means "twice-baked" in Italian, which describes the process of making this crunchy cookie. Biscotti were originally created in Italy in the 14th century as a food for travelers and soldiers because they were durable and could last for several weeks. The recipe for biscotti has evolved over the years, but the basic process of twice-baking remains the same.
The Ingredients of Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti
To make Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
The Process of Making Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti
To make Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti, follow these steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apricots and almonds.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 9 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Serving and Storing Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti
Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti can be served as a snack or dessert. It pairs well with coffee, tea, or dessert wine. Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Variations of Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti
You can customize the recipe for Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti by adding different types of nuts or dried fruit. For example, you can substitute the almonds with hazelnuts or pistachios, or add dried cranberries or figs instead of apricots. You can also dip the biscotti in chocolate or drizzle it with icing for a sweeter treat.
The Benefits of Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti
Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti not only tastes delicious, but it also has health benefits. Almonds are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels. Dried apricots are also a good source of fiber and vitamins A and C, which can support a healthy immune system.
The Conclusion
In conclusion, Amazing Apricot and Toasted Almond Biscotti is a classic Italian cookie that is easy to make and delicious to eat. It is perfect for anyone who loves a crunchy, dunkable treat. You can customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts and dried fruit or by dipping it in chocolate or icing. Enjoy this tasty and healthy biscotti with your favorite hot beverage or dessert wine.