What do you do at the Jersey Shore in the middle of the season’s first snow storm?
Manahawkin’s snow plows haven’t yet been deployed, and the snow is still heavy. So what to do?
It’s Christmas, make biscotti!
The word Biscotti means a twice baked cookie or biscuit. The word is from the Latin biscoctus, meaning "twice-cooked/baked". The Latin word described oven baked goods that were baked twice, so they were very dry and could be stored for long periods of time.
Pliny the Elder, an early Roman commander, historian and philosopher, boasted that these goods would be edible for centuries. Perhaps a very early version of a fruitcake!
Chocolate Biscotti, cooling after the second bake!
Chocolate Biscotti
2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
6 Tbsp softened unsalted butter (I use salted)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup chocolate chips
1. Sift together dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar together until very smooth, then beat in eggs. Mix in dry ingredients until blended. This mixture will be very thick. Fold in cranberries and chips.
2. Divide dough. Make two logs about 12 inches long and about ½ inch around. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, cool for 20 minutes.
3. Slice in ½ inch think cookies. Stand them up on the baking sheet and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
4. Make espresso and enjoy!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Snow Day!
ENJOY!
Little Egg Harbor REALTOR® Laura Giannotta
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Ah Biscotti. I remember them well.
In earlier years before I decided to reverse the aging process, I would actually eat a Biscotti or two.
I am baking bread today though since I don't plan to drive in this mess.
I love biscotti. YUM! What else do you make during snow storms?
Laura, I'm going to print this out and ask my wife to give it a try...I'm not sure how it will turn out, she uses the smoke detector system as her oven timer for most baked goods.
Laura...Have never tried this before...But if it is chocolate...it must be good!
Hi Laura-I never knew about the twice baked with biscotti. Looks delicious and it most likely is because it being chocolate. Have a great holiday. <SMILE>
When you can't leave your home, biscotti is the answer!
Biscotti makes everything better!
Happy shoveling baking Laura!
Dear Laura,
I needed another biscotti recipe, how did you know?!? Thanks so much and I loved Steve's comment above about the smoke detector!
;)
Hi Laura~ I love chocolate biscotti's. I have never made them. Thanks for the recipe! They look fantastic!
Those do look yummy. I'm getting full just reading ALL these wonderful recipes.