Hazelnut Biscotti

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Cookies, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Vegetarian
Keywords:	cookie, Biscotti, hazelnut
Serves:	Makes 40 Biscotti
Prep Time:	25 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

1 c	roasted hazelnuts (coarsely chopped)
1 c	sugar
1/2 stk	butter
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1/2 tsp	hazelnut oil (not extract)
2	eggs
3 1/2 c	all purpose flour
1 tsp	baking powder
1/2 tsp	baking soda

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Anthony Nicometi Jr

Well Seasoned

Cheektowaga, NY (pop. 261,310)

AnthonyNicometi

Member Since Nov 2012

Anthony's Notes:

Biscotti is up there in my "Top 5 Favorite foods in the World" And To be honest. I've never had a Biscotti I didn't like! My aunt Angela (Full Blooded Italian) Taught me her basic Biscotti dough and told me, It could be altered a million and a half ways, to create different Flavors. Seeing how I've fell in love with all things Hazelnut thanks to my Godmother. I figured that this could work, and boy I was right! I gave this to my Aunt for a housewarming gift, Her and her mother loved it. And I know you will too :)

Directions

Before we start,
First: I must let you all know. PLEASE DO NOT USE SELF RISING FLOUR. They will Rise way too much and be ruined.

Second: If you do not know how to cut biscotti, and desire the traditional shape, I reccomend you watch a tutorial video how to cut, If my instructions do not provide enough detail.

Spread Hazelnuts among a cookie sheet (Not Greased) bake uncovered at 350 degrees, Flipping and Stirring every 5 minutes, until Golden and aromatic (15 Mins in my oven) then allow to cool before chopping

In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. add Vanilla and Hazelnut oil and mix until combined.

Mix in eggs 1 at a time until combined.

Sift together Flour, Baking Powder and Baking Soda, then add in 3 separate additions.

After Flour is Fully Combined. Gently Fold in your Chopped Hazelnuts.

Place dough on lightly floured Surface, and Kneed for 2-3 minutes (More on the 3 side for me) until the dough holds together, and Hazelnuts are evenly distributed

Divide dough in half, On one side of an ungreased cookie sheet, Shape half the dough into roughly a 10x3 rectangle (Almost a loaf shape), Making sure to keep the edges round. Repeat with the Other half of the dough on another sheet

Bake 20-25 Mins until the center is firm to the touch, and cool on the cookie sheet for about 15 mins. Invert to a cutting board and Cut into Half inch slices.

Place your slices (Cut side Down) on another ungreased cookie sheet. and Bake for 15 mins until crisp and light golden in color. IMMEADIATLY remove and place on a wire rack. Allow the cookie sheet used to cool before repeating with the other half of the dough

Serve with a Hot cup of Coffee and Enjoy :)

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Theresa Poma kitcatnap

Jan 1, 2013

I made this recipe using almonds instead of the hazelnuts. I had a VERY difficult time with the dough,as it would not come together, it was like sand and NO AMOUNT of kneading would help !!. I ended up adding 3 Tbs. of half & half and it came together at last !! I followed your recipe to a "T" and I will make these again ! I wonder if you have any suggestions for me as to why the dough was SO DRY ??? Should I maybe use LESS FLOUR next time ?? I would like to try them with some anise seed next !!! Thanks for any help !! I like this recipe very much and hope you can give me some pointers !! Thank You for sharing your recipe :)...

Anthony Nicometi... AnthonyNicometi

Jan 1, 2013

Hi Theresa, Im so sorry to hear you had problems with my recipe. As with most Baking recipes, The amount of Flour tends to be a Slightly more (about 1/2 a cup). With alot of baking Recipes You should use the amount of flour necessary to bring the dough together, while still leaving enough to sprinkle while kneading. And always remember to use Water if you need to bring together. Again I am most sorry, I should've included that in my description. Glad it still worked for you though! :)

Theresa Poma kitcatnap

Jan 1, 2013

Thanks for your help !! I will try them again with a bit less flour !! They turned out very good as I made them, PERFECT for dunking in my coffee !! Thanks !!! :)

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