Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

all purpose flour

spooned and leveled

1 cup

sugar

2 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

fine salt

0.5 stick

unsalted butter

room temperature

2 unit

large eggs

0.25 cup

water

1 cup

dried cranberries

0.33 cup

salted pistachios

unshelled, toasted

1 cup

unsalted walnuts

0.13 tsp

cinnamon

0.13 tsp

nutmeg

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
~3 min

In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt on low speed using the paddle attachment.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Add butter and beat on medium speed until coarse crumbs form.

Step 4
~3 min

Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.

Step 5
~3 min

Mix in cranberries, pistachios, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 6
~3 min

Continue mixing until the dough forms larger pieces, about 1 minute.

Step 7
~3 min

Shape the dough into two 2-by-12-inch logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~3 min

Bake until dry and set, about 25 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Let the logs cool completely on the sheet on a wire rack.

Step 10
~3 min

Transfer to a cutting board and cut logs into 1/4-inch slices using a serrated knife.

Step 11
~3 min

Bake biscotti slices on parchment-lined sheets until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Step 12
~3 min

Continue baking until dry and firm. Rotate every 5 minutes after the first 15 minutes if browning too quickly.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~3 min

Let cool completely on sheets on racks.

Step 14
~3 min

Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

Step 15
~3 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the nuts before adding them to the dough for enhanced flavor.

Be careful not to overbake the biscotti, as they will become too hard.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee, tea, or dessert wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mascarpone cheese
Espresso

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Traditionally served at the end of a meal or with coffee.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holiday baking
Afternoon tea
Coffee break

Popularity Score

65/100

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