**Indulge in the Delightful Symphony of Almond and Anise Biscotti: A Culinary Journey Through Timeless Italian Tradition**
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Italy with our delectable Almond and Anise Biscotti, a classic treat that embodies the essence of tradition and timeless flavors. These twice-baked cookies, originating from the picturesque region of Tuscany, are renowned for their crisp texture, subtle sweetness, and captivating blend of almond and anise. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse selection of this beloved Italian delicacy, catering to various dietary preferences and taste profiles. From the classic almond and anise combination to innovative variations infused with citrus zest, chocolate chips, and aromatic spices, our biscotti recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind these delightful treats, bringing a touch of Italian charm into your kitchen.
HONEY, ANISE AND ALMOND BISCOTTI
Categories Cookies Egg Nut Dessert Bake Lemon Almond Spring Honey Anise Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 48.Makes about 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Whisk oil, sugar, honey, eggs, lemon peel, aniseed and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour mixture, then nuts. Cover and refrigerate dough until well chilled, about 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 2 large baking sheets. Spoon out dough in 3 equal strips (2 on one sheet, spaced well apart, and 1 on second sheet). Using well-floured hands, shape strips into 2-inch-wide by 1-inch-high logs.
- Bake logs until just springy to touch, switching and turning pans after 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total (logs will spread). Cool 15 minutes on sheets. Maintain oven temperature.
- Using large spatula, gently transfer logs to work surface. Using serrated knife, cut each log on diagonal into §-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on baking sheets. Bake until bottom side browns, about 7 minutes. Turn cookies over. Bake until bottom side browns, about 7 minutes longer. Transfer to racks and cool (cookies will crisp as they cool). (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
ALMOND BISCOTTI
I've learned to bake a double batch of this crisp almond biscotti recipe, because one batch goes too fast! —H. Michaelson, St. Charles, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil. Divide dough in half; on the foil, shape each portion into a 12x3-in. rectangle. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 375° until golden brown and firm to the touch, 15-20 minutes. Lift foil with rectangles onto a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 10 minutes. Turn and bake until firm, 10 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ANISE-ALMOND BISCOTTI
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Mix sugar, melted butter, 3 eggs, vanilla extract and ground aniseed in large bowl. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and stir with wooden spoon until well blended. Mix in almonds.
- Divide dough in half. Using floured hands, shape each dough half into 13 1/2-inch-long, 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Transfer both logs to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Whisk egg white in small bowl until foamy; brush over top and sides of each dough log.
- Bake logs until golden brown (logs will spread), about 30 minutes. Cool logs completely on sheet on rack, about 25 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Transfer logs to work surface; discard parchment paper. Using serrated knife, cut logs on diagonal into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on same baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes. Turn biscotti over; bake until just beginning to color, about 8 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
ALMOND AND RAISIN BISCOTTI
Anne Burrell's biscotti are nicely buttery and crisp-tender, not rock hard. And there's no better pairing than the anise and orange that she adds to the dough.
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar and beat, with a whisk or hand mixer, until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides periodically. Add the orange zest and beat in the
- whole eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gently mix in the flour, baking powder and salt. Once the flour is incorporated, fold in the almonds, raisins and anise.
- Divide the dough into two pieces. If the dough is sticky, dust your hands with a little flour. Roll the dough into two logs the length of a sheet tray and place on the tray. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush the logs with the egg white and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Bake until dark golden brown, slightly crisp around the edges and still a bit soft in the middle, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to a cutting board and slice on the bias with a serrated knife while they are still warm. Slicing while warm will prevent crumbling.
- Lay the biscotti back on the sheet tray(s), cut-sides down, and return to the oven until a little more golden around the edges, another 10 minutes. This will harden the biscotti but not make them like rocks.
- Remove from the oven to a serving platter and serve with coffee or Vin Santo for dipping.
- Biscolicious!
ALMOND-ANISE BISCOTTI
Make and share this Almond-Anise Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbebaking
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter and 1 cup sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in flavorings.
- Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in almonds.
- Lightly grease cookie sheet.
- Spray hands with non-stick spray and shape dough into 2-12x3 logs on prepared cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until firm.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temp to 300°F.
- Place log on cutting board and slice diagonally 1/2 inch thick.
- Place on cookie sheet sliced side down.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Turn, bake 10 more minutes.
- If desired, dip into melted chocolate.
- Store in airtight container.
ALMOND LEMON AND ANISE BISCOTTI
These biscotti are very easy to make, even for a novice. A couple of them broke while I was slicing them for the second baking and they tasted darn good only after first! From "Williams-Sonoma Italian Favorites."
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest, aniseeds, baking powder, vanilla and salt.
- Whisk to blend.
- Add the flour and almonds and stir until a dough forms.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 10 turns.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Form each half into a log 2 inches in diameter.
- Carefully transfer the logs to an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them well apart, and pat to even the shapes.
- Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.
- Bake until firm to the touch, about 30 minutes (the logs will spread during baking.).
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Leave the oven set at 350 degrees F.
- Using a spatula, carefully transfer the logs to a work surface.
- Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into slices 1/2" thick.
- Arrange the slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and bake until brown, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 32.9, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.9
ALMOND ANISE BISCOTTI
Make and share this Almond Anise Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Glaucia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 biscotti, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
- Add vanilla and anise seeds and beat until combined.
- Mix in almonds, coarsely chopped.
- Stir in combined flour, salt and baking powder.
- Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Flatten the log until about 2-inches thick.
- Bake the log for 25 minutes in a 350°F preheated oven.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
- Bake slices in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 78.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use good quality almond extract for the best flavor.
- If you don't have anise extract, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground anise seeds.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before slicing and baking. This will help the biscotti hold their shape.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and firm to the touch. This will ensure that they are crispy and flavorful.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These almond and anise biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and full of almond and anise flavor. Whether you are looking for a snack, a dessert, or a gift, these biscotti are sure to please everyone.
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