Basic Italian Biscotti – a delicious recipe with flour, sugar, baking powder, shortening, eggs, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Sift flour and measure. Resift with sugar and baking powder onto a flat surface. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
2
Make a well in flour and break eggs into it. Add vanilla, and knead dough well for about 5 minutes until it is smooth, adding a little more flour if dough seems to soft and sticky.
3
Pinch off bits of dough about the size of an apricot, and form into desired shapes. Cookies may be baked as rings, strips, or in letters, such as S.
4
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet and bake in hot 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Watch carefully, because they burn easily.
961
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
194
g
Carbs
25
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 cup shortening, and more.
Yes, Basic Italian Biscotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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