Italian Biscotti

Italian biscotti, also known as cantucci, are a delightful treat that exemplifies the versatility and deliciousness of biscuits. These crusty delights are often categorized as cookies, but their unique texture and flavor set them apart. The simplicity of the Italian biscotti recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, allowing anyone to create these scrumptious biscuits in their own kitchen. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or served as a sweet accompaniment to dessert, biscotti can easily become a favorite for any occasion. Their adaptability means they can be flavored with various ingredients, catering to diverse palates and preferences.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: European

Keyword: beef recipes, biscotti, christmas cookies, Italian biscotti, Italian cookie

Ingredients:

• 3 whole egg
• 1 teaspoon anise seeds
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup melted butter (not hot)
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup dried fruits (eg. cranberries, raisins, etc.)
• ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds, chopped
• mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
• pieces of walnut (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven at 300 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Add the anise seeds, vanilla and butter. Mix well and then add the flour and baking powder. Blend well. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
3. Remove dough from bowl. Form a large hot dog and place on a pan lined with baking parchment and flatten to about one inch thick.
4. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for approximately half an hour until golden brown.
5. Slice the biscotti. You may place them on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown.

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Italian Biscotti

Ingredients

• 3 whole egg
• 1 teanspoo anise seeds
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoo vanilla
• ½ cup melted butter (not hot)
• 1½ cup  all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspooms baking powder
• ½ cup dried fruits (eg. cranberries, raisins, etc.)
• ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds, chopped
• mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
• pieces of walnut (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven at 300 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Add the anise seeds, vanilla and butter.
• Mix well and then add the flour and baking powder. Blend well. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
• Remove dough from bowl. Form a large hot dog and place on a pan lined with baking parchment and flatten to about one inch thick.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for approximately half an hour until golden brown.
• Slice the biscotti. You may place them on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown.