Biscotti Technique step-by-step
This video focuses on rolling, baking and slicing biscottis. If you know the technique, then you’ll be confident to try different varieties (anise-almond, white chocolate-craisin-orange, chocolate-walnut, etc.)
Recipe:
The video shows how to roll, bake and slice biscotti cookies. In Italian, biscotti means twice baked, so you'll learn how to do this unique step in cookie making. The recipe included is for the traditional Italian flavor with anise and almond, but variations are endless, such as:
• Add 6 oz. Craisins, 1 C. White chocolate chips and 1 t. Orange extract (delete almonds and anise extract)
• Snickerdoodle version: use walnuts instead of almonds, 1 t. vanilla, 2 t. Cinnamon (delete almonds and anise extract)
Let your favorite cookie flavors be your guide!
Nonna Mia's Chocolate & Anise Biscotti (Cookies) - e107
Buon giorno a tutti. In this episode, Nonna Mia, la nonna di tutti - (everybody's grandma), bakes up an incredibly easy, but absolutely delicious, chocolate anise biscotti. These crunchy treats get their crispiness from being twice-baked, in fact, biscotti is simply translated as 'bis' - twice and 'cotti' = baked. These are the ultimate dunking cookie, so be sure to pour yourself one when they are ready!
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour (500 grams)
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder (14 grams)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (6 grams)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups of granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 1 cup of softened butter (227 grams)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons of anise seeds (12 grams)
- 1 ounce of anise liqueur (30 ml)
- 2 cups of chocolate chips (170 grams)
Note: Nonna often uses olive oil in lieu of butter. If you opt for oil, use 3/4 of a cup as opposed to a cup of butter.
In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and set aside.
In another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, or by hand, cream the butter and sugar. One at a time, add the eggs to the mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of anise seeds and an ounce of anise liqueur. Once mixed, slowly add in the dry ingredients. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
Shape the dough into two logs, transfer them to a parchment-lined tray, and using your hands, flatten them somewhat.
Preheat oven to 350 F (180C) and bake for 30 minutes. Place on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes, then cut in 1/2-3/4 inch slides, about 1.3-1.9 cm, diagonally.
Again, on the parchment-lined tray, return to the oven for about 10 minutes.
YIELD: about 48
Pour yourself an espresso, and enjoy! Buon appetito!
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Chocolate Anise Biscotti
I’m making some chocolate biscotti for the weekend! Biscotti means “twice baked,” and these crispy, chocolate treats are a delicious taste of Italy! Check out the recipe here -
DELICIOUS Anise Biscotti!!!
Learn how to make DELICIOUS Anise Biscotti cookies, quick and Easy!
INGREDIENTS:
6 eggs
1 ½ cup of sugar
1 cup of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of baking powder
2 tablespoon of anise extract
2 cups of flour
DIRECTIONS
mix eggs, vegetable oil and sugar in mixer for 1 minute
add two tablespoons of baking powder, anise extract and 2 cups of flower
mix for 1 minute
in pre-greased baking sheet pour entire mixture, level if required
bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15minutes
remove from oven and slice into strips about 1.5 inch thick, then slice the opposite way creating 3 sections – refer to video to see how Nonna does it
using a spatula, remove sliced biscotti and separate entire batch between two baking sheets
bake both sets of biscotti for another 10 min at 275 degrees, or until golden
Mangia!
TOOLS
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1 deep baking sheet or pizza pan
1 regular baking sheet
measuring cups/spoons
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Italian Grandma Makes Biscotti with Walnuts
BISCOTTI with Walnuts:
½ pound Butter (2 sticks)
2 cups Sugar
5 extra large Eggs
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
5 cups All Purpose Flour
5 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 cup Whole Milk
1 - 1½ cups chopped Walnuts
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
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Simple AND Delicious Biscotti Recipe
Easy Biscotti with Cranberries and Pistachios
This is a cranberry biscotti recipe that will blow your socks off! As you prepare for the holiday season try out this tasty and colorful treat to go with your cup of coffee. It's a cranberry and pistachio biscotti that you will enjoy with friends and family. This is the video that will show you how to make a holiday biscotti that you will be proud of.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios
Cream oil and sugar into a bowl.
Add extracts and beat in 2 eggs.
Mix dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) in a separate bowl and add slowly to your wet ingredients as you mix with a hand mixer.
Add cranberries and pistachios then mix with a spoon.
Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes so that it is easy to form into a log before baking.
Bake for 30 minutes at 300℉, then cool for 10 minutes.
Slice into 1/2 inch slices, lay onto their sides on a baking sheet, and bake again for 8 minutes at 275℉.
Turn over and keep baking for 4 more minutes.
Cool and serve!
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