Biscotti are a really Italian cookie.
Since it is a hard cookie biscotti is usually dipped in coffe, milk or wine before eating.
Italian eat biscotti for breakfast and as snack with coffe.
They are twice baked cookies, light on the sugar and heavy on the crunch.
If you never experienced these little slices at home then you really have to try this recipe :)
Biscotti is formed into two loaves and bakes in the oven until the outside is firm and crisp, while the inside remains soft and jusr slightly underdone.
The loaves are taken out of the oven, cooled slightly the sliced on the diagonal and sent back in for a final bake.
With a cuppa of coffe or tea are perfect!
These have almonds and lemon and dipped in white chocolate.
Adapted from Giada de Laurenttis
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest (from abut 3 lemons)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds or almond slices
300 grams white chocolate in pieces or chips
Method
Preheat oven to 180°c (325 F)
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour. cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
In another large bowl beat the sugar and eggs by hand or with an electric mixer until will be pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
Mix in the lemon zest and then the flour until just blended, The dough will be a little stcky. Stir in the almonds . Let the dough rest by for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into 2 equal mounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
(If is necessary add some flour)
With moist hands space the dough evenly apart and form into 2 logs.
Bake for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool for 5 minutes. Using a serrated knife cut the logs crosswise into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices.
Arrangue the biscotti cut side down on the same baking sheet. Bake until are pale golden. about 20 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Place the white chocolate in a medium bowl.Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the pan does not touch the water. Stir until yhe chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip the end of each biscotti in the chocolate. Transfer the dipped biscotti to a wire rack, set over a baking sheet until the chocolate has hardened
Store in an airtight container.
Print recipe here
En español
Biscottis de limon y almendras
con chocolate blanco
Los biscottis son absolutamente de origen italiano.
Se usan especialmente para tomar un café o un té o chocolate.
Su textura es diferente porque se hornean dos veces, primero como un pan y despues se cortan y se doran un poco más.
Muy rico estos son con almendras laminadas o trozadas y limón y pasadas por chocolate blanco.
Gloria, We love Biscotti but we've never had the almond lemon version dipped in white chocolate... They look and sound great! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThanks David!
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing dear David ?
Take care!
I have never eaten biscotti, but I am sure that I would love it. I love crunchy cookies. These almond and lemon and dipped in white chocolate biscotti sounds really yummy!! I would love to try one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn I have about three biscottis recipes I think but we really love this.Anyway you can use dark chocolate too :)
DeleteI love your photos! Your biscotti sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeletethanks Grace !
DeleteThank you Gloria and Giada!! Love biscotti and these look delicious.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Thanks Bonnie :)
DeleteIt does look good, and I like Giada.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine!
DeleteThey look very good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sage, a good stuff for tea or coffe :)
Deletelooks nice
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam!
Deleteadoro questo genere di biscotti. golosissimi ricoperti di cioccolato :)
ReplyDeleteun bacione, buona giornata
Grazie Federica!
DeleteGloria,complimenti per questa delizia,é una vera golosità!
ReplyDeleteBravissima!!!
Un caro abbraccio e felice settimana!
Laura<3<3<3
Grazie Laura :)
DeleteUn abbraccio!
I never smelt biscoti, but I think there is a same cookies in my country, the name is satru. Beli Jamu, Jamu atasi ejakulasi dini, Beli Jamu Online
ReplyDeleteThanks Boss!
DeleteDear Gloria, I believe Biscotti rank up there as one of my very, very favorite teatime treat and your version with that cornmeal (that always adds such a wonderful crunchiness), the tart lemons and the sweet almonds sounds utterly delicious!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and a wonderful recipe, dear friend!
Andrea
Yes ANdrea I love biscottis with a cuppa of atea or coffe and you can store by days!
DeleteLove with dark chocolate too!
I love cornmeal too!!
huggs dear!
wow delicous!! congrats and thank you for the recipe :))
ReplyDeleteGrazie Andrea!
DeleteDelicious!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ale :)
Deleteche meraviglia questi biscotti, il cioccolato bianco è irresistibile ! Buona settimana
ReplyDeleteGrazie Chiara!!
DeleteYou've nailed it Gloria; they look perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasna!!
DeleteYum! I would love a couple of them for my afternoon tea, Gloria.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie !
DeleteO_O deliziosi questi biscottini!!! baciiiii
ReplyDeleteGrazie Fede :)
DeleteUn abbraccio!
Gloria, ma sono dei biscotti splendidi :) che buoni che devono essere con il cioccolato bianco....mmmmm viene voglia di prenderne uno, anzi due o tre ;)
ReplyDeleteBravissima!
Un bacio
Grazie Daniela cara:)
DeleteUn abraccio !
Hi Gloria, the biscotti looks so good and delicious! Love the dip in white chocolate, perfect with a hot cup of coffee!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasline!!
DeleteHi Gloria , your biscottti looks so delicious !
ReplyDeleteTrès gourmand avec ce chocolat blanc !
Merci beaucoup une aguile :)
DeleteIt's very fun to make biscotti! It's beautiful and makes lovely gifts! I love Giada....so fun to watch her show on tv.
ReplyDeleteYour lemon white chocolate recipe sounds wonderful!
Thanks Betsy, really are delicious!
DeleteLove Giada recipes Betsy!!
Crunchy always works for me, if only I could eat things at my sea lol
ReplyDeleteYes sad you ca't eat Pat !
DeleteThey are very good
ReplyDeleteThanks Holy!!
DeleteOh my goodness!! These look absolutely scrumptious, Gloria...and I can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing...:)
Big Hugs xoxoxo
Thanks Ygraine, send you love and hugs!!
DeleteWow ....! tempting biscottis........ n white chocolate dip makes it heavenly.......... :)
ReplyDeleteYes we love these with white chocolate Remya!
DeleteMmmmmm che delizia questi biscotti, davvero golosi!!!
ReplyDeleteBacioni
Grazie Ely !!
DeleteI have never had biscotti this way- definitely sounds unique and delicious. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
are really delicious and you can save in a jar to eat with a cuppa of tea or coffe :)
Deletedélicieux biscuits ils sont à croquer
ReplyDeletebonne soirée
Merci beaucoup!!
Deletebizz
Snap! I just made some biscotti too but with chocolate, orange, almond and cranberry. Love that youve dipped yours in white chocolate!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ros :)
DeleteThese look amazing Gloria ... as my husband is a Type 2 diabetic I may also try them out using almond flour instead of all purpose ... similar to this recipe http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-book-plus-chai-spice-biscotti-low.html
ReplyDeleteBiscotti are great with a cup of tea or coffee.
Many thanks
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan!
DeleteGood day Gloria, Its been a long time since I made some biscotti. Yours look really tempting. Wish I can have some for my breakfast now. uYmmm...
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Kristy
Nice to see you again Kristy!
DeleteHow are you doing?
Thanks by coming dear:)
What marvelous biscotti! I love the flavors and wish my cookie jar was full of them :)
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Lizzy, what lovely friend you are.
DeleteReally I love this recipe with white chocolate!
xo
Almond, lemon, and white chocolate all in the same place sounds perfect. Love those flavors!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa!
DeleteMeravigliosi i tuoi dolcini cara,complimenti!!! :-))
ReplyDeleteCiao un bacione grande <3
Grazie Daiana!:)
DeleteLooks amazing. Love it, love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivy :)
Deletethese look wonderful one of my favorite cookies
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca!
DeleteI love biscotti too !
I find biscotti a bit too dry for me, but this looks like a delicious recipe, Gloria!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzy!! xoxox
DeleteThere has been much talk about biscotti here for the last few weeks after they were featured on the Great British Bake Off on TV, yours sound great! xx
ReplyDeleteAww true I heard about it . The funny was I made the last week :)
DeleteIs a nice recipe AMy, hugssss!
Angie tells me I can't have any cookies. I have to lose weight. :(((
ReplyDeleteSo you make all Angie tells you ???.
DeleteAlways.
DeleteSembrano buonissimi Gloria, mi piace molto l'accostamento di mandorle e limone. Sono perfetti insieme. Un abbraccio forte cara!
ReplyDeleteGrazie Alida. Un abbraccio cara!!
DeleteHi Gloria, I love the crisp sweetness of these cookies, especially with afternoon tea.
ReplyDeleteThanlks dear I love with a cuppa of tea too !
DeleteOh Gloria, they look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam!
DeleteDear Gloria, Biscotti are my favorite!! I would love these with a good cup of coffee. Hope all is well. xoxo Catherine
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine!!
Deletemamma mia che buoni che devono essere!!
ReplyDeleteTi copio la ricetta!!!
Grazie Mammazan, Un abbraccio!!!
DeleteYou've reminded me that it's been way too long since I've made biscotti! I love the lemon mixed into these and the lovely white chocolate looks so delicious, my dear! xo
ReplyDeleteBiscotti can be made so healthy--I love that you've used some cornmeal!
ReplyDeletebiscotti is sometimes a disappointment to me, but never if it's dipped in chocolate! nice work!
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