Spiced Biscotti

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICED BISCOTTI

Recipe By : Cook's Illustrated #6
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies, Sliced Ellen
Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour -- unbleached
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs + 2 yolks *
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Sift first 8 ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Whisk sugar and eggs to a light lemon color; stir in vanilla extract. Sift
dry ingredients over egg mixture, then fold in until dough is just combined.
3. Follow steps 3 and 4 in Lemon-Anise Biscotti recipe.

Variation: Macerate 3/4 cup currants, chopped raisins, or dates in 1/4 cup
brandy or marsala for at least 1 hour. Drain and fold into the dough in step
2, adding a teaspoon or so of the macerating liquid to the dough.

*May substitute 3 whole eggs for the 2 eggs and 2 yolks



- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -