PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
Biscotti are easy to make and keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight tin. They taste even better a day or two after baking. They are perfect for dunking, in red wine, sweet wine, coffee or tea. Almonds or walnuts can replace the pistachios if desired.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield About 2 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put butter and sugar in the work bowl of a stand mixer (or use a large bowl and hand-held electric beaters). Cream butter and sugar at high speed until pale, light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Beat in lemon zest and almond and vanilla extracts.
- In a separate medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. At low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture. As dough is coming together, add the pistachios and mix until incorporated. You will have a soft, sticky dough.
- Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. With floured hands, shape each piece into a log about 12 inches long. Place logs well apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Logs will spread as they bake.)
- Bake logs for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and lightly browned all over. Remove and cool logs on a rack until cool enough to handle. (Don't rush this step or you risk crumbling when slicing.) Using a serrated knife, carefully cut into slices, crosswise or at a diagonal. Thicker 1/2-inch slices are easier to cut; thinner slices are a bit more elegant.
- Place slices in one layer on baking sheet and return to the oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes (less for thinner slices). Flip each slice and bake again for another 5 minutes. Let cool completely, until biscotti are crisp and dry, before transferring to a tin.
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[email protected]I love making these biscotti for gifts. They're always a hit!
Oneka Work
[email protected]These biscotti are the perfect addition to my morning coffee. They're crunchy, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Ms Abu bokkor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but I still enjoyed these biscotti. The orange zest really helped to balance out the flavor.
Bishal Pathak
[email protected]These biscotti are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were less sugary.
Felix Aluso
[email protected]I'm always looking for new biscotti recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint! The pistachios and orange zest give these biscotti a unique and delicious flavor.
Mubarok Hossan
[email protected]These biscotti are so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Ritik Sardar
[email protected]I love that these biscotti are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.
Daudet Bibantuadi
[email protected]These biscotti are the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. They're also really flavorful, thanks to the pistachios and orange zest.
Samir Sharma
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. These biscotti are just average.
TerellAoneBonyana Chiepe
[email protected]These biscotti are okay, but I've had better. I think the flavor is a little bland.
Usman Ibrahim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my biscotti turned out burnt. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jeremy King
[email protected]These biscotti were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a little softer.
Joel Miniano
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try these biscotti because I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but I'm so glad I did! They're so good! The pistachios add a nice nutty flavor and the orange zest gives them a refreshing citrusy flavor.
Mumtaz Xxx
[email protected]These biscotti are delicious! I love the combination of pistachios and orange zest. They're the perfect afternoon snack or dessert.
Hazel Hampton
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy.
Mercedes Alejo
[email protected]These biscotti were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.