Easysourcreambiscotti Recipes

EASY SOUR CREAM BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar together.
• Beat each egg in well one at a time.
• Add sour cream and vanilla.
• Combine dry ingredients in a seperate bowl mix well and add to creamed mixture.
• Mix until a dough is formed.
• Turn out onto floured surface, lightly knead and divide into 3 loaves 8-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 3/4-in.
• Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and grease, place loaves onto baking sheets and bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow loaves on foil to cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
• Once cooled place on a cutting board and slice 3/4 diagonal slices.
• Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350 for 8 minutes or until golden; turn and bake an additional 8 minutes.
• Cool slices on wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container.

EASY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add Eggs.
• Mix until smooth.
• Add orange zest and almond extract.
• Continue mixing until well blended.
• Sift in flour, baking powder and salt.
• Stir in almonds.
• On floured board, divide dough in half and using your hands roll and form each half into a long roll (approx 1 1/2 diameter by 10 inches long).
• Place rolls lengthwise on a cookie sheet approx 2 inches apart.
• Bake rolls at 350 for about 20- 25 minutes.
• Take rolls out of oven and cool for 5 minutes (leaving them on the cookie sheet).
• Using a sharp knife slice across each roll diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices (I usually make the slices about 3 inches long).
• Lay the slices flat on the cookie sheet, then bake for 8 minutes.
• Turn slices over and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until slightly golden.
• Remove and cool biscottis on a rack.
• Store in an airtight container once they are cooled.

BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, sugar and anise flavoring until well blended. Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your cookie sheet. Place roll onto the prepared cookie sheet, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When The cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Slices should be lightly toasted.