BASIC ITALIAN BISCOTTI

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This is about as basic a biscotti as you can make.

Provided by Traci

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour and measure. Resift with sugar and baking powder onto a flat surface. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Make a well in flour and break eggs into it. Add vanilla, and knead dough well for about 5 minutes until it is smooth, adding a little more flour if dough seems to soft and sticky.
  • Pinch off bits of dough about the size of an apricot, and form into desired shapes. Cookies may be baked as rings, strips, or in letters, such as S.
  • Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet and bake in hot 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Watch carefully, because they burn easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

castelia motelo
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These biscotti are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and airy, and they have a delicious flavor.


Tsholofelo Msuthwana
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I love the simplicity of these biscotti. They're made with just a few ingredients, but they're so flavorful.


Pobitro Kumar
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These biscotti are the perfect addition to any coffee or tea break.


Neelam Pari
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I highly recommend these biscotti. They're so good, you'll want to make them again and again.


Desert_Lilie Gaming & Podcast
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These biscotti are a must-try for any biscotti lover.


QueenVanessa#1
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I'm so impressed with these biscotti. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Sneha Basnet
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These biscotti are the best I've ever had.


Kole Hoss
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These biscotti are amazing!


Uche Obi
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These biscotti are so good, I could eat them every day.


Musika Mulaudzi
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I love these biscotti! They're the perfect snack for a road trip or a hike.


Pevy Tulifau
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These biscotti are the perfect gift. They're delicious, and they're easy to package and ship.


Mary Bivens
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I've never made biscotti before, but these were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them!


Ahammed Hasan
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These biscotti are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love that I can customize them with different flavors and toppings.


Sandhu Saab
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I made these biscotti for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


samson kiarie
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These biscotti are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, and they have a delicious flavor.


Sumit Kamat
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I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but these are really good. They're not too hard, and they have a great flavor.


Ruts Isaac
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These biscotti are delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The anise seeds add a nice touch of sweetness, and the almonds add a nice crunch.


ashly johnson
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I've made these biscotti several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


masood ali
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These biscotti are the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. I love that they're not too hard, so they're easy to bite into. I also like that they're not too sweet, so they're not overwhelming.