Biscotti are twice-baked cookies, and they are very crispy. The name Biscotti is derived from 'bis' meaning twice in Italian and 'cotto' meaning baked or cooked.
I am taking a cooking class at the Highland Park Church on Thursday mornings. It is one of the programs provided for international ladies. I am really enjoying this class, and it's a good opportunity for me to know the names of western food.
I did not cook what I had learned at home, but I recently have been trying to practice food for my kids. These are my kids' favorite snacks. I'd like to share recipe for this, and it's really easy to follow.
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolated chips
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs, beaten
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, berries, chips, baking powder and salt.
3. In a small bowl, mix vegetable oil, the 2 extracts and beaten eggs.
4. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and blend well.
5. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth.
6. Divide dough in half and shape each half into 8-inch long log.
7. Place logs 6 inches apart on baking sheet coated with cooking spray, then flatten each to about a 1-inch thickness.
8. Bake 35 minutes, then remove logs from baking sheet and cool 10 minutes on wire rack.
9. Meanwhile. reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F.
10. Cut each log diagonally into 15 half-inch slices, placing slices standing up on baking sheet.
11. Return slices to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and transfer slices to wire rack to cool completely.
Are you ready to bake?
