Biscotti Recipe
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Biscotti Recipe
Description
The Biscotti Recipe combines butter, sugar, and eggs with baking powder and salt to make a buttery, slightly sweet dough. Almond extract and vanilla add subtle aromatic notes. Slivered almonds are folded into the dough, offering crunch and nuttiness, while optional dried cranberries provide occasional bursts of tartness.
The dough is divided and shaped into long 10-inch rectangles, then baked until golden. After cooling, the logs are sliced diagonally and baked again to develop a crisp, firm texture characteristic of classic biscotti.
Biscotti are traditionally served with coffee or tea, perfect for dipping due to their firmness. The recipe encourages optional drizzling with melted white chocolate once cooled, adding a touch of sweetness and decoration.
This recipe is straightforward and relies on a balance between twice-baking and added ingredients to create biscotti with crunch and flavor. The double baking ensures shelf stability and a satisfying snap when bitten.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅓ cup almonds slivered
- ½ cup dried cranberries optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pan with parchment paper.
- With a mixer on medium, combine butter, sugar, baking powder and salt, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add in flour a little at a time until incorporated. Fold in almonds and cranberries.
- Divide dough in half and form each half into a 10"x2" rectangle. Place on a parchment lined pan.
- Bake 25 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool 10-15 minutes. Slice on an angle into 1" slices and lay flat on the baking sheet.
- Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until browned. Remove from the oven and cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate on the biscotti once fully cooled.
- Let biscotti cool completely on wire racks after the second bake for best crispness.
- You can omit dried cranberries if preferred; almonds alone provide good texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 19pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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