Best Nonna Rosas Biscotti Recipes

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NONNA'S BISCOTTI



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A few years ago, I copied down my Italian grandmother's recipes. She had collected them all in a box, in preparation for moving to a retirement community. Unfortunately, during the move, she lost the box, and now I'm the sole recipient of her culinary heritage. She was a fine cook, and a wonderful baker. She died a few months ago.

Provided by katstoys

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20-30 cookies, 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup thin sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.
  • Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
  • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.
  • Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 212.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 4.1

NONNA ROSA'S BISCOTTI



Nonna Rosa's Biscotti image

A simple recipe for a delicious treat to serve with coffee. Nonna Rosa is my grandchildren's moniker for me. "Grandma Rose"...they like softer chewier version!

Provided by Carla Hurst-Chandler

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Tbsp butter (optional-only use for chewy biscotti...no butter makes the traditional crisp crunchy biscotti)
3/4 c sugar
2 whole eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking power
1 pinch salt
1/2 c chopped pecans or almonds
1 c chocolate semi-sweet chips melted

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Butter and dust baking sheet with flour to prevent sticking.
  • 2. Cream together butter and sugar(if butter is used) and add to eggs. Beat well. Mix in vanilla. Add flour/salt/baking powder and nuts and mix well. Shape into two small loaves and bake for 30 minutes or until tops are golden. Remove from oven.
  • 3. Let loaves cool slightly and slice on diagonal 1 inch slices. Return the slices to baking pan and place in oven again...lower oven temp. to 250 degrees. Bake for additional 15 minutes turning slices once while cooking. Cool on racks. Dip top edges in melted chocolate and let dry. These will keep in parchment or an airtight container for several days :) Enjoy!

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