Follow these steps for perfect results
all purpose flour
spooned and leveled
sugar
baking powder
fine salt
unsalted butter
room temperature
large eggs
water
dried cranberries
salted pistachios
unshelled, toasted
unsalted walnuts
cinnamon
nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt on low speed using the paddle attachment.
Add butter and beat on medium speed until coarse crumbs form.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Mix in cranberries, pistachios, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Continue mixing until the dough forms larger pieces, about 1 minute.
Shape the dough into two 2-by-12-inch logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake until dry and set, about 25 minutes.
Let the logs cool completely on the sheet on a wire rack.
Transfer to a cutting board and cut logs into 1/4-inch slices using a serrated knife.
Bake biscotti slices on parchment-lined sheets until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
Continue baking until dry and firm. Rotate every 5 minutes after the first 15 minutes if browning too quickly.
Let cool completely on sheets on racks.
Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
Enjoy!
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Arrange biscotti on a platter or in a small bowl.
Serve with coffee, tea, or dessert wine.
A classic Italian dessert wine.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditionally served at the end of a meal or with coffee.
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