foolproof biscotti
Prepared by Janine Woodsford of The Villages, FL 5/20/2014
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sifted sugar
- 2 - large eggs
- ADD FLAVORINGS AS DESIRED
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds/chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons minced orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
How To Make foolproof biscotti
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Step 1Preheat oven to 333F
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Step 2Mix first three ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
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Step 3In a large bowl, mix sugar and eggs. Wisk 100 strokes until pale yellow in color.
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Step 4Working in 1/2 or 1/3 batches, fold flour mixture into the egg mixture using as FEW strokes as possible, Knead with your hands into one rough ball. Wet hands as necessary to help as the batter will be sticky.
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Step 5Split batter into two rough balls and place on a non-stick baking sheet pre-sprayed with PAM. With your hands, form into two loaves about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide.
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Step 6Bake the loaves at 333F for 36 minutes, rotating the pan after the first 18 minutes.
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Step 7Remove the loaves from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 8Move the loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick pieces.
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Step 9IF YOU WANT THEM HARD DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP: Place pieces back on baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Step 10Put pieces on wire rack to cool--keep pieces separate. NOTE: BECASUE NO OIL OR BUTTER IS USED, THESE WILL KEEP FOR WEEKS!!!!!
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