Traditional Italian Biscotti con Vaniglia
A century old recipe handed down through generations and made with love.
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Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the eggs, shortening, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl for the electric mixer, (you can also use a hand-held mixer.) and blend until well incorporated.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Step 3: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the mixing bowl, on the low setting, making sure to scrape the sides with a spatula as everything combines.
- Step 4: Remove dough from bowl and place it on a large cutting board prepared with flour to keep from sticking. With floured hands, form the dough into a mound, then cut in half.
- Step 5: Transfer each side to a greased baking sheet and shape into a log about 12 inches in length, making sure to leave room between the two as they will expand while baking. Bake for about 30 minutes depending on your oven.
- Step 6: Remove from over once it turns a golden color, you may notice some cracking up the center of each - this is not a problem.
- Step 7: Slice Biscotti roughly a 1/2 inch wide on a diagonal. Turn each slice on their side and place back in the oven under the broiler for no longer than a minute. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- 350 degree, 30 mins. Broiler, 1 min
- Once cooled, you may enjoy your authentic homemade Biscotti. I prefer to have mine alongside a fresh brewed cup of coffee. There are also endless options to dress up your Biscotti, especially if preparing this for the holidays or a special occasion or event. Melted chocolate drizzled on top is a delicious way to add your own personal touch. Adding apricots, cherries, hazelnuts, or chocolate chips to the batter, is also a fun