Cantucci Tuscan Biscotti Recipe

Name: Cantucci Tuscan Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 5/8 cups all purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3 egg yolks; 1 egg for brushing the biscotti; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 1/2 tablespoons butter melted and warm; 1 orange; salt; 1 3/4 cups almonds with their skin

Servings: persons

3 5/8 cups all purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 egg for brushing the biscotti
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 1/2 tablespoons butter melted and warm
1 orange
salt
1 3/4 cups almonds with their skin

1
Preheat the oven to 180-200C.
2
Toast the almonds lightly in a hot oven.
3
Using an electric mixer, beat the 2 eggs, 3 egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt, until light and foamy.
4
Add the grated orange peel and the warm melted butter.
5
Sift the flour and the baking powder together.
6
Continue beating with the mixer, gradually adding the flour and the baking powder.
7
Add the almonds and shape the dough into 3 or 4 loaves approximately 5 centimeters wide and 1.5 centimeters in thickness.
8
Place the loaves on a baking sheet which has been buttered and floured or lined with wax paper.
9
Brush the loaves with the beaten egg and bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
10
Cool them slightly (otherwise they crumble when they are sliced) and cut them on a bias to a thickness of 1.5 centimeters and place them, side down, on the baking sheet.
11
Bake the slices at 100C for approximately 10 minutes on each side.
12
Cool the cookies completely. They are perfect dipped in Vin Santo or any sweet dessert wine. The biscotti can be stored in a metal canister.

1413

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 5/8 cups all purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Cantucci Tuscan 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.

Cantucci Tuscan Biscotti

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