| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | Greek | Cookie | 30 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Sweet butter, melted |
| 3 | T | Brandy |
| 1 | t | Vanilla |
| 1 | t | Almond extract |
| 1 | c | Unsalted almonds, chopped |
| 3 | Eggs | |
| 2 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | T | Baking powder |
| 1/4 | t | Salt |
INSTRUCTIONS
From: waring@infomail.com (Sam Waring) (COLLECTION) Date: 12 Apr 1994 15:17:00 -0400 Preheat oven to 350~. Mix sugar with butter, brandy, vanilla, almond extract, nuts and eggs. Mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Form into a long loaf (or loaves), place on a cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until firm and softly cakelike. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2 inch diagonal slices and return to cookie sheet. Bake for 15-25 miutes, turning once, until both sides are brown-flecked and toasted. Cool thoroughly and store in an airtight jar. Makes 2-3 dozen. Variation 1 (Mandlebrot): increase sugar to 1-1/4 cups. Diced dried apricots may by added. Variation 2: for a clasic anise-flavored biscotto, substitute Pernod, Ouzo or Anisette for the brandy and omit the almond extract. Several tablespoons of anise seeds may be added for additional oomph. Variation 3 (Hazelnut biscotti): use hazelnuts in place of almonds. A hazelnut liqueur may be used instead of brandy. Omit the almond extract. Variation 4 (Mediterranean biscotti): use rosewater instead of brandy. Substitute unsalted pistachio nuts for the almonds, and add 1/4 - 1/2 cup diced figs to the dough. Variation 5 (Ginger-flavored biscotti): to the basic dough, add 1 Tbsp powdered ginger, a generous dash of cloves and cinnamon, 1 or 2 Tbsp of candied ginger and 1/4 cup raisins, if desired. Omit the almond extract. Variation 6 (Paximatha): this Greek rusk dates back to the 5th century, virtually unchanged. Substiture 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds for the almonds. Omit the almond extact and flavor the dough with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp cloves. Variation 7 (Fekkas): a Moroccon twice-baked cookie. Substitute orange flower water for the brandy. Variation 8; Pine nuts may be used instead of almonds, though the richness may be less desirable than the crunch of the toasted almonds. Candied fruits, too, may be added, 1/4 to 1/2 cup assorted fruits blended into the dough before baking. Variation 9 (Chocolate Dipped): melt 1/2 pound semi-sweet chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just simmering water. If it "seizes" or "tightens", add 2 Tbsp of unsalted buter and it should smooth out again. Dip only one side of each cookie (the chocolate won't seal in the moisture that way). From: shelley.rodgers@f202.n161.z1.fidonet.org (Shelley Rodgers) REC.FOOD.RECIPES ARCHIVES /COOKIES From rec.food.cooking archives. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 112
Calories From Fat: 33
Total Fat: 3.8g
Cholesterol: 19.1mg
Sodium: 51.6mg
Potassium: 61.5mg
Carbohydrates: 17.5g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 6.9g
Protein: 2.8g