Recipe
This Biscotti Recipe Can Make Infinite Flavors
Biscotti is a great treat to have with your coffee or tea, but there are so many different flavors of biscotti. Instead of trying a new recipe for each flavor you want, I have one universal biscotti recipe that can be made into so many different flavors based on extracts, add-ins, and/or nuts you may use. Below is a list of just some of the ideas for flavors to make out of this basic biscotti recipe, all of which I have tried myself and loved:
- Cinnamon pecan or walnut – sprinkle cinnamon sugar on each slice before the second bake and use chopped pecans or walnuts (what is photographed above)
- Vanilla almond – use chopped almonds and add another teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Apricot walnut – use chopped dried apricots and chopped walnuts
- Cardamom spice – add 1 tsp. ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg (best with chopped almonds)
- Chocolate chip – reduce amount of chopped nuts to 3/4 cup and add 3/4 cup chocolate chips (best with chopped pecans)
This recipe is so adaptable, that the possibilities really are endless.
Biscotti
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 3 to 4 dozen biscotti
- Medium
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- Any combination of add-ins
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the oil, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract until combined.
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 3
Add the baking powder and baking soda and mix until combined.
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 4
Add the flour, one cup at a time, and beat until no streaks of flour remain.
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 5
Add the chopped nuts and any add-ins you may be using now and mix well.
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 6
Pour the dough out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a log. Depending on what size you’d like, you can make the log(s) bigger or smaller. I made two logs (on two separate baking sheets because they spread a lot).
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
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Step 8
Transfer one log at a time to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place back on parchment-lined baking sheets (use a new piece of parchment) and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Photo by Katherine O'Malley
Want some more biscotti recipes? Try these: