Italian Biscotti Alla Mascia

"This recipe comes from Chancellor Marsh of the University of Wisconsin. I found it on the net and have made it many times, it is my favorite biscotti recipe"
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
36 cookies
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ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 14 lb butter
  • 14 cup milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 2 teaspoons anise extract or 2 teaspoons almond extract (et cetera)
  • 2 12 cups flour
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup dried fruit (or both)
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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter and allow to cool.
  • Do all beating and mixing by hand.
  • Combine wet ingredients, then sugar.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Add wet to dry.
  • Fold in nuts/fruit.
  • Pour on greased cookie sheet in 2 or 3 loaves.
  • Spread to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Slice individual loaves across into individual biscotti 3/4" to 1" wide.
  • Turn each on side and bake each cut side 10 more minutes.
  • *Choosenumber of flavorings and type to suit taste.
  • Many interesting variations are possible.
  • Examples include currants and cinnamon, mini chocolate chips, candied fruits, et cetera.
  • Also use mashed banana or pumpkin, however, these require adjusting the liquid.
  • One-half cup replaces 1/4 cup milk.

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