ITALIAN BISCOTTI AL LA SYD

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The original of this recipe was from Pat Aldighieri & printed in our local newspaper, but I've increased the amount of nuts & cranberries, baked them less to give them a slightly softer texture & serve them as a regular cookie. However, if you want them really crisp, CAREFULLY bake them another 10-15 minutes. My daughter can't leave them alone [as long as they don't have the nuts!] & friends are always asking for the recipe! Your imagination is the only thing limiting the number of variations to this recipe!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 130 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb unsalted butter, softened
4 cups granulated sugar
8 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (1 ounce) bottle anise
1 cup slivered almonds
8 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups dried cranberries
2 cups pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl mix the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
  • Stir in the flour one cup at a time.
  • When smooth, mix in cranberries & pistachios.
  • Pat the dough into a smooth round dome in the mixing bowl, then cut it into quarter sections. Slowly shape each section, patting & rolling it carefully, first into a log, & then into a seamless loaf about 13" long & 4" wide. Place two of the loaves on a 15"x10" baking sheet.
  • Bake loaves for 45 minutes, checking them every 15 minutes to see if the dough is spreading out & becoming too flat. If it is, reshape the loaf with a spatula.
  • Remove loaves from the oven & allow them to cool. When cool, cut each loaf into 1" slices & then cut those slices in half. Place the slices back on the baking sheet, STANDING UP & SEPARATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, then bake them for another 10 minutes or so.
  • Remove cookies from the oven & cool them completely before storing them in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1.8

Uzair Janu
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These biscotti are delicious!


sreya sijeesh
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Not a fan of these biscotti. The anise flavor is too strong for me.


Meddy Galiwango
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These biscotti didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I overbaked them.


Ntokozo Ngobese
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These biscotti are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Travis Seifert
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These biscotti are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crunchy texture and the subtle anise flavor.


shawkat hossain
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I love the anise flavor in these biscotti. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


chachoo jee
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These biscotti are amazing! The perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.


Alana Coleman
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These are the best biscotti I've ever had!


RHILIX
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they are always a hit!


msmarisela2010
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These biscotti are delicious! I love the crunchy texture and the subtle anise flavor.


Akajiofor Adanna
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Not a fan of these biscotti. The anise flavor is too strong for me.


CHAUDHRY
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These biscotti didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I overbaked them.


Sanders Kevin
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These biscotti were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Laxuman Gaire
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I'm not a big fan of anise, but I really liked these biscotti. The flavor is not overpowering and the biscotti are perfectly crunchy.


Mozy wa Moses
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These biscotti are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crunchy texture and the subtle anise flavor.


Saum Salm
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I love the anise flavor in these biscotti. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Mohsin
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nwanyieze Ikonnie (Nwanyiking001)
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


ADIA BILLIONS
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. The anise flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I will definitely be making these again!


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