How To make Biscotti Di Prato ( Tuscan Almond Biscotti)
3 3/4 c Flour; all purpose,
-unbleached 2 c Sugar
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts -Salt
4 Eggs;large, whole
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Almond extract
1 2/3 c Almonds, whole, blanched
-toasted lightly & chopped -coarse
EGG WASH:
1 Egg, large; &
1 ts -Water
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment blend the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt until the mixture is combined well. In a small bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, the yolks, the vanilla and the almond extract, add the mixture to the flour mixture, beating until a dough is formed, and stir in the almonds. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it several times, and divide it into fourths. Working on 2 large buttered and floured baking sheets, with floured hands form each piece of dough into a flattish log 11 inches long and 2 inches wide, arrange the logs at least 3 inches apart on the sheets, and brush them with the egg wash. Bake the logs in a preheated 350F oven for 35 minutes and let them cool on the baking sheets on racks for 10 minutes. On a cutting board, cut the logs crosswise on the diagonal into 3/4" inch slices, arrange them the biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheets, and bake them in the 350F oven for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are pale golden. Transfer the biscotti to racks to cool and store them in airtight containers. MAKES ABOUT 56 BISCOTTI
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INGREDIENTS:
8 Eggs plus one for brushing
2 cups Sugar 400 g
8 cups Flour (not packaged) plus more for dusting (1kg)
4 tsp Baking powder 16g
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Almond essence
2 cups Almonds roasted and coarsely chopped 325g
4 tbsp Sugar in the raw to sprinkle on top
1 cup Oil 240 ml
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step#1- In a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Slowly add oil and continue whisking. Add vanilla and almond essence. Set aside.
Step#2- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder and sift it in the wet ingredients. Using a spatula stir until well combined and a sticky dough forms. Fold in almonds.
Step#3- Flour work surface:
Divide the dough into 2 to make a very large biscotti.
4 parts for medium and 6 for small cookies perfect for cookie trays.
(I made large cookies).
Step#4- Work gently using extra flour so it doesn’t stick.
Step#5- Roll to desired size log and move to a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
Step#6- Flatten gently and egg wash the top. Sprinkle with sugar in the raw.
Step#7- Bake 350°F 180°C for large cookies. Bake them for approximately 35 minutes or until golden.
Step#8- Remove and let it cool for 5 minutes and slice to desired thickness. Place them back on a cookie sheet and rebake at 325°F 165°C until golden. Let them cook and store them in an airtight container.
These cookies keep well for a few weeks.
Enjoy!
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2 eggs
150g sugar
260g flour
120g almonds
1 lemon zest
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
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Biscotti with almonds ingredients:
7 Cups all-purpose flour (1 kilo)
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar (700 grams)
6 Whole Eggs
4 Egg yolks
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (200ml)
1/4 Tsp salt
3 1/2 Tsp baking powder (15 grams)
Zest of a large orange or 2 smaller ones
3 1/2 cups whole almonds (500 grams)
The Oven should pre-heat to 365°F (185°C)
2nd Bake 6-8 minutes at 365°F (185°C)
Cantuccini di Prato - Biscuits of Prato
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CANTUCCINI DI PRATO
Serves: 3 dozen
INGREDIENTS
• 400 g flour
• 250 g sugar
• 150 g almonds, unpeeled
• 3 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix 2 eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a bowl. Add the flour and the baking powder and the pinch of salt. Toast the almonds, when they are cold, add the mixture.
3. On a clean surface, turn out the dough and shape it into some roll: the should be 3 fingers wide and tall one finger.
4. Place rolls in oven, brush them with and bake for about 15 minutes, then remove rolls from the oven. The roll should be warm and firm; place it on a cutting board and cut diagonally, making 1 cm wide slices.
5. Place the slices back in oven and leave some space between each slice. Bake for 10 minutes to 150°C.. Remove and let cool.
These cookies are traditionally enjoyed together with a good glass of Vin Santo. It is common Tuscan tradition to dip the cookie into the Vin Santo.
PREPARAZIONE
1) Pre-riscaldare il forno a 180 gradi.
2) Tostare le mandorle.
3) Mischiare le due uova e i tuorli di uovo
4) Aggiungere farina e lievito, con un pizzico di sale.
5) Aggiungere mandorle alla mistura.
6) Su una superfice pulita , fare dei rotoli spessi 3 dita e alti 1 dito .
7) Cuocere i rotoli per 15 minuti.
8) I rotoli dovrebbero essere caldi e sodi, su un tagliere fare fettine diagonali di 1 cm.
9) Rimettere in forno i biscotti lasciando spazio fra ognuno. Cuocere per 10 minuti a 150 °c