Side Pannel
Almond Biscotti
Ingredients List
- 1 c Sugar
- 1/2 c Butter, sweet; melted
- 3 tb Brandy
- 1 ts Vanilla
- 1 ts Almond extract
- 1 c Almonds, unsalted; chopped
- 3 Eggs
- 2 1/2 c Flour
- 1/2 tb Baking powder
- 1/4 ts Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350~. Mix sugar with butter, brandy, vanilla, almond
extract, nuts and eggs. Mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
Form into a long loaf (or loaves), place on a cookie sheet and bake for
20-30 minutes or until firm and softly cakelike. Remove from oven and let
cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2 inch diagonal
slices and return to cookie sheet. Bake for 15-25 miutes, turning once,
until both sides are brown-flecked and toasted. Cool thoroughly and store
in an airtight jar. Makes 2-3 dozen. Variation 1 (Mandlebrot): increase
sugar to 1-1/4 cups. Diced dried apricots may by added. Variation 2: for a
clasic anise-flavored biscotto, substitute Pernod, Ouzo or Anisette for the
brandy and omit the almond extract. Several tablespoons of anise seeds may
be added for additional oomph. Variation 3 (Hazelnut biscotti): use
hazelnuts in place of almonds. A hazelnut liqueur may be used instead of
brandy. Omit the almond extract. Variation 4 (Mediterranean biscotti): use
rosewater instead of brandy. Substitute unsalted pistachio nuts for the
almonds, and add 1/4 - 1/2 cup diced figs to the dough. Variation 5
(Ginger-flavored biscotti): to the basic dough, add 1 Tbsp powdered ginger,
a generous dash of cloves and cinnamon, 1 or 2 Tbsp of candied ginger and
1/4 cup raisins, if desired. Omit the almond extract. Variation 6
(Paximatha): this Greek rusk dates back to the 5th century, virtually
unchanged. Substiture 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds for the almonds.
Omit the almond extact and flavor the dough with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp
cloves. Variation 7 (Fekkas): a Moroccon twice-baked cookie. Substitute
orange flower water for the brandy. Variation 8; Pine nuts may be used
instead of almonds, though the richness may be less desirable than the
crunch of the toasted almonds. Candied fruits, too, may be added, 1/4 to
1/2 cup assorted fruits blended into the dough before baking. Variation 9
(Chocolate Dipped): melt 1/2 pound semi-sweet chocolate in the top of a
double boiler over just simmering water. If it "seizes" or "tightens", add
2 Tbsp of unsalted buter and it should smooth out again. Dip only one side
of each cookie (the chocolate won't seal in the moisture that way).
extract, nuts and eggs. Mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
Form into a long loaf (or loaves), place on a cookie sheet and bake for
20-30 minutes or until firm and softly cakelike. Remove from oven and let
cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2 inch diagonal
slices and return to cookie sheet. Bake for 15-25 miutes, turning once,
until both sides are brown-flecked and toasted. Cool thoroughly and store
in an airtight jar. Makes 2-3 dozen. Variation 1 (Mandlebrot): increase
sugar to 1-1/4 cups. Diced dried apricots may by added. Variation 2: for a
clasic anise-flavored biscotto, substitute Pernod, Ouzo or Anisette for the
brandy and omit the almond extract. Several tablespoons of anise seeds may
be added for additional oomph. Variation 3 (Hazelnut biscotti): use
hazelnuts in place of almonds. A hazelnut liqueur may be used instead of
brandy. Omit the almond extract. Variation 4 (Mediterranean biscotti): use
rosewater instead of brandy. Substitute unsalted pistachio nuts for the
almonds, and add 1/4 - 1/2 cup diced figs to the dough. Variation 5
(Ginger-flavored biscotti): to the basic dough, add 1 Tbsp powdered ginger,
a generous dash of cloves and cinnamon, 1 or 2 Tbsp of candied ginger and
1/4 cup raisins, if desired. Omit the almond extract. Variation 6
(Paximatha): this Greek rusk dates back to the 5th century, virtually
unchanged. Substiture 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds for the almonds.
Omit the almond extact and flavor the dough with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp
cloves. Variation 7 (Fekkas): a Moroccon twice-baked cookie. Substitute
orange flower water for the brandy. Variation 8; Pine nuts may be used
instead of almonds, though the richness may be less desirable than the
crunch of the toasted almonds. Candied fruits, too, may be added, 1/4 to
1/2 cup assorted fruits blended into the dough before baking. Variation 9
(Chocolate Dipped): melt 1/2 pound semi-sweet chocolate in the top of a
double boiler over just simmering water. If it "seizes" or "tightens", add
2 Tbsp of unsalted buter and it should smooth out again. Dip only one side
of each cookie (the chocolate won't seal in the moisture that way).
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