Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
50 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Snacking is a favorite pastime for many, but is there something to eat that is both delicious and won’t lead to weight gain while also being good for health? Of course there is, today TasteVN will join you into the kitchen to learn how to make Biscotti that is crispy, delicious, and super simple to make right here!
Ingredients for Biscotti Serves 4
Whole wheat flour 100 gr Baking powder 2 gr (baking powder) Peanuts 10 gr Unsalted butter 20 gr Almonds 10 gr Walnuts 10 gr Pumpkin seeds 10 gr Cashews 10 gr Raisins 10 gr (blueberries/apricots) Chicken egg 1 piece Lemon zest 1 piece Sugar 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
What is whole wheat flour? Suggestions on where to buy
- Whole wheat flour, also known as whole grain flour and in English called Whole Wheat Flour. This type of flour is made by grinding or crushing the whole wheat grain, which includes: the bran (outer layer), the germ, and the endosperm.
- Therefore, whole grain flour retains most of the nutrients and the characteristic flavor of wheat grains.
- You can purchase whole wheat flour at baking supply stores, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce websites.
What is baking powder? Suggestions on where to buy
- Baking powder (also known as bột nở, leavening agent) is a leavening agent used in baking recipes. In terms of composition, baking powder consists of baking soda and a certain amount of acid to interact with the baking soda, along with a bit of starch. Since it already contains acid, baking powder can be used more flexibly than baking soda.
- Types of cakes such as muffins, biscuits, and scones are cakes that use baking powder as a leavening agent. Bánh bò is also a type of cake that uses baking powder to create fluffiness.
- You can buy baking powder at stores selling baking ingredients, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce websites.
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How to Make Biscotti
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Preparing the Nuts
First, place the nuts in the oven, and then roast for 5 – 7 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius to make the nuts crispier and tastier. Next, crush the nuts evenly.
Then, melt 20g of unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds. For the lemon zest, grate or finely chop it.
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Mixing the Egg and Flour Mixture
In a large bowl, add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and then beat with a mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes. After that, add the melted unsalted butter and mix the mixture well.
Next, sift into the egg mixture: 100g of whole wheat flour and 2g of baking powder, then mix thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
Finally, add the grated lemon zest and the roasted nuts, and mix once again.
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Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Shape the dough into a rectangular block, then wrap it tightly in a layer of parchment paper and bake for the first time for 20 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
After the first baking, let the cookies cool, then place them in the fridge for about 15 minutes. Next, cut the cookies into pieces about 1/3 of a small finger’s thickness.
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Arrange the cut cookie pieces on a tray, and continue to bake for the second time at 150 degrees for 30 minutes. Note to flip the cookies every 10 minutes to ensure both sides are evenly golden.
Finally, take the cookies out to cool and store them in an airtight jar.
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Final product
The biscotti cookies are fragrant with the smell of butter, crispy when bitten, with a light sweetness, nutty flavor from the nuts, along with a slight tartness from the raisins.
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk for a delicious treat that’s also good for your health. Get in the kitchen and show off your skills!
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So you have completed the crispy, delicious, and nutritious biscotti for a diet. Quite simple, right? Try it today!
