Gouda Biscotti Recipes

HOLIDAY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
• Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
• Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
• Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.
• The biscotti can be made ahead. Store them in an airtight container up to 4 days, or wrap them in foil and freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.

GOUDA BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine yeast with 1/2 c warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and 3/4 c flour. Stir well and let stand until very foamy, about 30 minutes.
• In bowl of a stand mixer, combine remaining 2 c flour with shredded cheese, nuts and salt. With paddle attachment, add sponge from first step along with remaining 6 tbsp water and the butter. Work until a dough is formed. Change to dough hook and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Divide dough into 3 pieces, forming each into a log about 12" long and 3" wide. Place logs on baking sheet about 2" apart. Cover with lightly damp paper towel, then with plastic wrap. Let stand 45 min until risen.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F Remove the plastic wrap and paper towel, and dust logs with Parmesan cheese. Bake about 35 min, until golden, puffed, and interior temperature is 205°F Let cool on baking sheet for 20 minutes.
• Lower oven temp to 300°F Position 2 racks in lower third and upper third of oven. Transfer logs to cutting board; cut on the bias into 2/3" slices with a serrated knife. Place slices, cut side up, on 2 baking sheets. Bake 45-60 min until golden and crisp. Turn biscotti over halfway through; at the same time, swap sheets upper for lower, and rotate each sheet 180°. When done, transfer to a rack to cool.

SAVORY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, herbes de Provence, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and goat cheese together until smooth. Beat in the sugar and eggs. In batches, add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. With damp hands, form the dough into a 13-inch-long, 3 1/2-inch-wide loaf. Bake until light golden, about 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
• Transfer the loaf to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.