bake some Biscotti.
We meant to stop by the little Bakery in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.
We forgot and sailed right passed it.
(See below)
Biscotti
In large bowl mix all dry ingredients
8 cups of flour
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
3 cups of ground almond meal
3 tsp of finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp salt
In another bowl mix 4 cups of sugar with
10 beaten eggs
2 sticks of melted and cooled unsalted butter
1 cup of skinned, roasted and crushed hazelnuts
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
mix all ingredients well and
add into flour mixture
Mix well, should have cookie consistency.
Can add a little milk or more lemon juice if it is too thick.
butter 3 large cookie sheets.
With wet hands form 5 to 6 logs, bake at 350 for
about 25 minutes or until logs are firm when pressed in center.
Let cool and slice into 1/2 inch slices, stand upright on edge and
bake again for about 20 minutes @ 350 degrees, or until lightly browned,
Makes 4 to 5 dozen biscotti cookies.
Do you know why this cookie is called Biscotti?
It is twice baked, that's why.
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Have a great week dear friends.
Gina
Gina