Homemade Cherry Biscotti Recipe (Cantucci)
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Homemade Cherry Biscotti Recipe (Cantucci)
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These delicious homemade Cherry Biscotti are the absolute perfect treat to enjoy with your coffee every single morning.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups 00 flour or bread flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup Montmorency tart cherries
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until well combined.
- Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients using the back of your hand.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and almond extract to the center of the well and whisk or use a fork to scramble the eggs.
- Using a fork start to slowly bring the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in the bowl to form a dough.
- Lightly knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in the sliced almonds and some Montmorency tart cherries and mix it in until they are well combined.
- Split the dough in half and transfer them to a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and flatten to make two 4” by 8” logs.
- Bake them in the oven at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and firm and then let cool on the sheet tray for 20 minutes.
- Slice the baked dough using a serrated knife longways about a 1/3” to a ½” thick.
- Place the sliced cookie cut side up back on the cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool the biscotti on a cooling rack to room temperature.
Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead of time.
- How to Store: Cover and keep at room temperature for up to 5 days. Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days. These do not freeze well.
- Feel free to roll the dough using a rolling pin when pressing down on the two logs.
- You can eat this as soon as they are done baking.
- Make sure the two dough logs are about 4-6 inches apart from one another.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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