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Biscotti

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Diet: Non-veg

Biscotti is a Italian dish. Let logs cool slightly before slicing to reduce crumbling.

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Rest, soak, marinate or chill
30 min
Total
100 min
Servings
20
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian
Course
Baking

Estimated times for the original batch. Preparation, cooking and listed waiting time are included. Batch cooking can take longer.

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Representative photograph of Biscotti. The photograph shows several biscotti varieties; this recipe uses almonds and orange zest.
The photograph shows several biscotti varieties; this recipe uses almonds and orange zest. Representative photograph of Biscotti. Garnishes and presentation may differ. Photo credit and licence
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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 20

Dough

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Mix · About 7 min

  1. Heat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Mix 250 g plain flour, 140 g sugar, 2 eggs, 40 g melted butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 120 g almonds, 5 g orange zest into a stiff dough; shape two logs on a lined tray.

    Check: The food must be hot through at 180°C / 350°F.

First bake · About 25 min

  1. Bake 25 minutes until firm. Cool 15 minutes, then cut into 1.5 cm slices with a serrated knife.

    Check: Look for this result: firm.

Dry · About 10 min

  1. Lay slices flat and bake 10 minutes per side at 150°C / 300°F. Cool completely on a rack.

Tips

  • Let logs cool slightly before slicing to reduce crumbling.
  • Judge Biscotti by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Biscotti takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use hazelnuts instead of almonds.

Storage

  • Cool Biscotti promptly and refrigerate it covered within two hours. Above 32°C / 90°F, put Biscotti in the fridge within one hour. Keep Biscotti at 4°C / 40°F or colder and eat within two days.
  • If Biscotti contains cream, custard, cheese or meat filling, keep that filling refrigerated. A savoury filled version of Biscotti must reach 74°C / 165°F when reheated. Serve Biscotti straight from the fridge if it is a chilled cake.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Biscotti one day ahead. For Biscotti, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Biscotti on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Biscotti?

Let logs cool slightly before slicing to reduce crumbling.

What can I substitute in Biscotti?

Use hazelnuts instead of almonds.

Can I prepare Biscotti ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Biscotti one day ahead. For Biscotti, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Biscotti on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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