Embark on a culinary journey with our American-style vanilla biscotti, a delightful treat that captures the essence of classic Italian cookies with a unique American twist. These crispy, twice-baked delights are perfect for dunking in your favorite beverage, enjoying as a sweet snack, or gifting to loved ones. Our recipe collection offers a variety of flavors and variations to suit every palate, from traditional vanilla to indulgent chocolate and nutty variations. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating these crispy and flavorful treats that are sure to become a staple in your cookie jar.
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AMERICAN-STYLE VANILLA BISCOTTI
This recipe was featured in an email from the www.kingarthurflour.com website: "Here it is, the simplest, easiest biscotti recipe you'll ever follow. Biscotti bake twice rather than once, and thus take a bit longer start-to-finish than normal drop cookies. But the dough is put together exactly like drop cookie dough. And if your kitchen skills include shaping a meatloaf and slicing a loaf of bread, you've got what it takes to make delicious, gorgeous biscotti."
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen biscotti, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease (or line with parchment) one large (about 18" x 13") baking sheet.
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs; the batter may look slightly curdled. At low speed of your mixer, add the flour, stirring until smooth; the dough will be sticky.
- Plop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a log that's about 14" long x 2 ½" wide x ¾" thick. Straighten the log, and smooth its top and sides; a wet spatula or wet bowl scraper works well here. Note: For extra-long, bistro-style biscotti, pat the dough into a lightly greased 12" x 5 1/2" biscotti pan.
- Bake the dough for 25 minutes. Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool on the pan anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes; just work it into the schedule of whatever else you're doing in the kitchen. Using a spray bottle filled with room-temperature water, lightly but thoroughly spritz the log, making sure to cover the sides as well as the top. Softening the crust just this little bit will make slicing the biscotti much easier.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F Wait another 5 minutes, then use a serrated knife to cut the log crosswise into 1⁄2" to 3⁄4" slices. Or cut the biscotti on the diagonal-for fewer, longer biscotti. As you're slicing, be sure to cut straight up and down, perpendicular to the pan; if you cut unevenly, biscotti may be thicker at the top than the bottom, and they'll topple over during their second bake.
- Set the biscotti on edge on the prepared baking sheet. Return the biscotti to the oven, and bake them for 25 to 30 minutes, till they feel very dry and are beginning to turn golden. They'll still feel a tiny bit moist in the very center, if you break off a piece; but they'll continue to dry out as they cool. Remove the biscotti from the oven, and transfer them to a rack to cool.
- Variations: Add up to 2 cups nuts, dried fruit (dried, not fresh), or chips to the dough, along with the flour. Adjust the spice to suit the add-in, if desired; e.g., add 1 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 cup chopped dried apple and 1 cup diced pecans. Or substitute hazelnut, butter-rum, or your favorite flavor for the vanilla. A classic Italian anise biscotti is made with 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon anise oil, to taste), and 1 tablespoon fennel seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 49, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.1
AMERICAN-STYLE VANILLA BISCOTTI
Here it is, the simplest, easiest biscotti recipe you'll ever follow. Biscotti bake twice rather than once, and thus take a bit longer to start-to-finish than normal drop cookies.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and baking powder. Beat in eggs (the batter may look slightly curdled). On low speed, add flour; mix well. Dough will be sticky., Grease a baking sheet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the dough on the prepared sheet and shape into a 14-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 3/4-in. log. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. , Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 325°. Cool log on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Using a spray bottle filled with room-temperature water, lightly but thoroughly spritz the log. Cool 5 additional minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife at a 45° angle into even 1/2-in. to 3/4-in. thick slices. , Place the biscotti on edge on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until biscotti feel dry on the edges and begin to turn golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts :
BISCOTTI
These classic Italian cookies get their signature crispness from being twice-baked: First, the dough is cooked in logs, cut into slices, then baked again. Because they travel and keep well, a pile of them makes an excellent gift wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied with a ribbon. Feel free to experiment with add-ins: Sub in hazelnuts or pistachios for the almonds. Add mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries, or a teaspoon of citrus zest. Or take the cookies over the top by drizzling with melted chocolate, glazing with icing or dusting with sprinkles. You do you.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield About 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Position rack in center of oven. With a small knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and place in a small bowl. Add the sugar and use your fingers to mix the vanilla evenly into the sugar. Set aside. With an electric mixer, cream the butter until light. Add the vanilla sugar and mix until fluffy. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and almonds and stir into the butter mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 3 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, shape each piece of dough into a log that is about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place the logs on the baking sheet, spacing them as far apart as possible. Bake in the center of the oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Place the logs on a cutting board and let them cool slightly. With a serrated knife, cut the logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Place on the baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- If you don't have vanilla extract, you can use vanilla bean paste or vanilla powder.
- Make sure the butter is cold and cubed before you start mixing the dough.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the biscotti will be tough.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the biscotti cool completely before slicing them.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
American-style vanilla biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for dipping in coffee or tea, or enjoying on their own. With simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these classic cookies at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try.
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