Otherwise known as biscotti di Prato, cantucci are twice-baked almond cookies from Tuscany. Martha ups the ante by adding pistachios and two kinds of dried fruit-apricots and cherries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together eggs and granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in orange zest and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. Mix in nuts and dried fruit.
- Divide dough evenly between two parchment-lined baking sheets, forming each half into a 9-by-5-inch rectangle. Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden all over and tops are firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cool 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Working with one rectangle at a time, transfer dough to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange, cut-side down, on fresh parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake, rotating sheets and flipping cookies halfway through, until lightly golden all over, about 40 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
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Ala Qadafari
[email protected]These biscotti are a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.
Sheontel Scott
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still really enjoyed these biscotti. The almond flavor really shines through.
KEANNDRA SMITH
[email protected]These biscotti are the perfect afternoon snack. They're just the right amount of sweetness.
Esther Maharaj
[email protected]I love the almond flavor in these biscotti. It's so rich and delicious.
Malik Zafar Kharal
[email protected]These biscotti are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Aderonke Adebayo
[email protected]I've never made biscotti before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Reece Musselwhite
[email protected]These biscotti are the perfect gift. They're delicious and they look really impressive.
Smittie39
[email protected]I made these biscotti for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Leya Jones
[email protected]These biscotti are a little dry, but that's how I like them. They're perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.
M Gg
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the anise flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not overpowering at all.
The Otienos
[email protected]These biscotti are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Omar Clarke
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to have with coffee or tea.
Shakell Waaldijk
[email protected]These biscotti are amazing! They're so flavorful and addictive. I love the combination of almonds and anise.