Christmas Biscotti Recipe

Name: Christmas Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon star anise crushed; 2 large eggs; 1 each egg yolks; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup candied cherries red, chopped; 1/2 cup candied fruit; 1 tablespoon orange zest finely shredded; 1 each egg whites; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon star anise crushed
2 large eggs
1 each egg yolks
3 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup candied cherries red, chopped
1/2 cup candied fruit
1 tablespoon orange zest finely shredded
1 each egg whites
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Beat butter or margarine in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add the 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and aniseed.
3
Beat until well combined.
4
Beat in whole eggs and egg yolk.
5
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
6
Stir in remaining flour, candied fruits, and orange peel with a spoon.
7
Divide dough in half.
8
Shape each half into an 11x2x1 inch loaf.
9
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
10
Stir together egg white and 1 teaspoon water.
11
Brush over dough.
12
Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon.
13
sugar.
14
Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
15
Cool on sheet for 1 hour.
16
Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
17
Place slices, cut side up on an ungreased cookie sheet.
18
Bake in a 325F oven for 10 minutes.
19
Turn slices over; bake 10 to 13 minutes more or until crisp.
20
Cool on wire racks.
21
Serve with wine or coffee for dunking.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon star anise crushed, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Biscotti

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