TWD: Lenox Almond Biscotti
It is Tuesday and that could only mean one thing … Dorie time! When I saw Gretchen over at Canela & Comino picked biscotti, I knew I had to make it! The last time and the only time, I have ever made biscotti, it was a disaster. It was so long ago and all that I really remember was that the logs were so tough that I could barely slice through them, so that I could bake them a second time. I decided then that there are some things that you just need to buy. Until now!
Dorie’s recipe for biscotti is so easy, that I kept reading through it to make sure I was doing it right. Basically you cream some butter and sugar, then add your dry ingredients and any extras. I love that there is cornmeal in the recipe as it gives it a great rough texture. I wanted to make a fall inspired recipe, so I used cranberries, almonds and port (to macerate the cranberries). As well, I tried to keep it as “local” as I could with the exception of the cornmeal and flour that I had on hand.
I was somewhat concerned as I rolled out the logs as they were not very thick; but, was pleasantly surprised when I took them out of the oven and they were the size biscotti should be. After cooling for 30 minutes, I was still able to get a knife through them in order to prepare for the second baking. After 15 minutes, they were ready to come out of the oven. End result, nicely golden brown, slightly crunchy, not to sweet and the jammy flavors were very evident in the traces of port you can taste on the cranberries – goes very well with a nice espresso!
Overall verdict, I loved the recipe and plan to use it as my Christmas “foodie” gift. Anyone want biscotti for Christmas??
I’m glad these were so much easier this time around – they look like perfect additions to the christmas cookie repertory.
YES PLEASE!! I agree, this recipe is a keeper (though I had to bake mine considerably longer, which didn’t seem to happen to you). But yum, these are great. Yours look wonderful!
That’s great that you found a recipe that you like. They really are incredibly good homemade cookies, but I don’t need to tell you that now.
Biscotti for Christmas would be great! I absolutely loved these!!
congrats on your biscotti success!
i liked the recipe too — and so much better than store bought. perfect for xmas 
I loved this recipe too! And biscotti is great for gifts for friends! Great job!
Yes, I’ll take biscotti for Christmas! Love your idea of macerating the cranberries in port. I’ll try it next time…
Delicious! You are tempting me to make some too….
I often make biscotti as Christmas gifts for family and friends. A version of these might make it on this year’s Holiday baking list! Your biscotti look great!
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