Transport yourself to a realm of culinary delight as we embark on a delectable journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect blueberry almond biscotti. These twice-baked Italian cookies are renowned for their crisp texture and symphony of flavors. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can recreate this classic treat in the comfort of your own kitchen. Let us guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of shaping and baking, and exploring variations that will tantalize your taste buds.
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BLUEBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI
????These biscotti are the perfect treats for an indoor tea party or an outdoor garden party! If you're not a fan of almond extract, vanilla works as well. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, GA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and extract until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the blueberries, coconut and almonds., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each into a 9x2-1/2-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BLUEBERRY BISCOTTI
To enhance the flavor, blueberries may be microwaved for 1 minute. Though this may change the color of the biscotti's. Recipe may be doubled. The recipe comes from KitchenAid.com
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h4m
Yield 30 biscotti's
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In the bowl of your Mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest and beat just until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Add the nuts blueberries and anise seeds and mix until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and shape it into a 12-inch-long log.
- Transfer log to the prepared baking sheet with a spatula.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch.
- Allow log to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Leave oven on.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Place the biscotti cut side up on the lined baking sheet and bake an additional 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Store in a airtight container in a cool dry place up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.7
THE BEST ALMOND BISCOTTI
I don't know where my mother got this recipe but it produces the best biscotti I have ever had- and I am Italian so I have eaten A LOT of biscotti. Also, I will be publishing the chocolate version of this recipe which is also to die for. I've also made these with 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 2/4 cups hazelnuts in place of the almonds. For a sweeter variety, I have also mixed 1/2 cup almonds with 1/4 cup butterscotch chips. I have also made them plain without nuts when I've been low on ingredients. You can't mess up this recipe- it's fool-proof!.
Provided by Canadian_in_the_Bay
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 28 biscotti, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust rack to center position and heat the oven to 350 degree. Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nuts in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a small bowl combine the eggs, butter and vanilla and whisk to fully combine.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix to combine until a rough dough forms.
- Dump the dough onto a work surface and knead a couple of times until the dough comes together, adding extra flour sparingly and only if necessary. Start to form the dough into a big, fat cigar and cut it in half. Form each half into a cigar about 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide and about 12 inches long. Place them onto the cookie sheet and lightly press with fingers to slightly flat cigars.
- Bake for 25 minutes reversing the pan halfway through. The bars will be firm to the touch and just slightly browned. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 300 degrees. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 15 minutes.
- Remove cookies to a cutting board using two spatulas. Using a serrated knife, slice the bars on an angle about 1/2 inch tick to form the biscotti. Lay them back on the cookie sheet with either cut side down and place back in oven for 15 minutes. Turn each cookie to expose the other cut side and place in oven for another 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack to room temperature. Place cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 107.1, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11, Protein 4
ALMOND BISCOTTI
I've learned to bake a double batch of this crisp almond biscotti recipe, because one batch goes too fast! —H. Michaelson, St. Charles, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil. Divide dough in half; on the foil, shape each portion into a 12x3-in. rectangle. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 375° until golden brown and firm to the touch, 15-20 minutes. Lift foil with rectangles onto a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 10 minutes. Turn and bake until firm, 10 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI
I modified a recipe to make this a darker biscotti. For a richer almond flavor, use almond extract instead of the vanilla.
Provided by KATHIANNE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
- Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
- On floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
CHEF JOHN'S ALMOND BISCOTTI
My version is pretty straightforward--a classic Italian dipping cookie. But you can add hazelnuts, pistachios, and any type of dried fruit. Or dip them in dark chocolate.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Place butter, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, olive oil in a separate mixing bowl. Mix together thoroughly until mixture has a creamy texture. Add 1 egg; mix into butter/sugar mixture. Whisk in 2nd egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture. Mix until flour is incorporated. Add whole almonds and chopped almonds; mix in evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- Divide dough in half. Place each half on a length of plastic wrap and shape into a log. Wrap with the plastic wrap and press into a shape about 3 or 4 inches wide and about 1/2 inch high. Transfer both pieces to prepared baking sheet leaving about 3 or 4 inches of space between them to allow for spreading.
- Bake in center of preheated oven until turning golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut each piece at a slight angle into 1/2- to 1 -inch thick slices with a serrated knife. Transfer pieces back to baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 12 minutes; remove from oven and flip pieces over. Return pan to oven and bake until biscotti are golden brown and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer biscotti to a cooling rack; let cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 81.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- To easily measure sticky ingredients like honey, spray your measuring cup with cooking spray before adding the ingredient.
- If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until finely ground.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the biscotti tough.
- To get even slices, use a sharp serrated knife to cut the biscotti.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Blueberry Almond Biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and packed with blueberries and almonds. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack, these biscotti are sure to be a hit. So, next time you're looking for a homemade treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, give Blueberry Almond Biscotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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