NONNA'S BISCOTTI

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Provided by Toni Oltranti

Categories     Cookies     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Almond     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 42 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons pure almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole almonds with skin, lightly toasted , cooled, and coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

Hamed Amani
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These biscotti are the perfect snack or dessert. They're also great for dunking in coffee or tea.


HAMAD SHAFIQ
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I love the addition of the anise seeds. It gives these biscotti a unique flavor.


Peter Phelan
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These biscotti are a great way to use up leftover bread.


Farhan ali Pathan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These biscotti are amazing!


Blessing Okolie
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These biscotti are the perfect way to use up leftover bread.


Sourab Ahamed
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I love the crunchy texture of these biscotti.


Jasmine Little
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These biscotti are easy to make and they taste delicious.


Xgreen G money
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I've made these biscotti several times and they're always a hit.


Flying Tv
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These biscotti are the perfect snack or dessert. They're also great for dunking in coffee or tea.


Soukot Mondol
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I love the addition of the anise seeds. It gives these biscotti a unique flavor.


lumi nec
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These biscotti are a great way to use up leftover bread.


Terry Odhiambo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These biscotti are amazing!


Endinalo Mbutuma
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These biscotti are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and they look beautiful.


Baldis basics Fan 2022
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Martin Faulkner
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These biscotti are delicious! The anise flavor is subtle but it really adds a nice touch. I also love the crunchy texture.


mk mitu
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack or dessert, and they're also great for dunking in coffee or tea.


Khadija Umar
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These biscotti were a hit with my family and friends! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahmed Adrees
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These biscotti turned out amazing! They're the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, and the flavor is out of this world. I love the addition of the anise seeds; it gives them a unique and delicious flavor.