Nonnas Biscotti Recipes

ANISETTE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and anise extract together in a large mixing bowl.
• Combine the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
• Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture a little at a time while mixing until all the flour is incorporated into a soft dough.
• Cover with food-safe plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 350 and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Remove dough from fridge and divide into 2 or 3 portions. Form each portion into a thick log and place onto baking tray.
• Bake for 25 minutes or just until they begin to turn a golden colour.
• Remove from the oven and as soon as you can touch the loaves, carefully transfer to a cutting board and cut them into diagonal strips.
• Place them back on the baking pan and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool.

NONNA'S BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Stir together sugar, butter, brandy, and extracts in a large bowl, then stir in almonds and eggs. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
• Chill dough, covered, 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Using moistened hands, halve dough and form 2 (16-by 2-inch) loaves on an ungreased large baking sheet.
• Bake until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Carefully transfer loaves to a rack and cool 15 minutes.
• Cut loaves into 3/4-inch slices with a serrated knife.
• Arrange biscotti, with a cut side down, on a clean baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

NONNA'S BISCOTTI

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.

NONNA'S BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Stir together sugar, butter brand and extracts in a large bowl, then stir in almonds and eggs. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Chill dough, cover, 30 minutes Preheat oven to 350 degree with rack in middle Using moistened hands, halve dough and form 2(16 X 2 inch) loaves on an ungreased large baking sheet. Bake until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Carefully transfer loaves to a rack and cool 15 minutes. Cut loaves into 3/4 inch slices with a serrated knife. Arrange biscotti, with a cut side down, on a clean baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely. Note: Biscotti improve in flavor if made 1 to 2 days ahead. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.