Blueberry Biscotti Recipes

BLUEBERRY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
• In the bowl of your Mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute.
• Add flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest and beat just until combined.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as necessary.
• Add the nuts blueberries and anise seeds and mix until combined.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and shape it into a 12-inch-long log.
• Transfer log to the prepared baking sheet with a spatula.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch.
• Allow log to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
• Leave oven on.
• Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Place the biscotti cut side up on the lined baking sheet and bake an additional 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
• Cool completely on wire rack.
• Store in a airtight container in a cool dry place up to 2 weeks.

BLUEBERRY BISCOTTI 1989

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
• Line cookie sheet with parchment.
• Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time.
• Sift in all dry ingredients.
• Fold in the almonds then the fruit lightly.
• Make into two large logs and flatten down to 4 inches wide.
• Keeping each well apart for rising.
• Bake 30 minutes or until firm.
• Remove and cool.
• Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Place back onto parchment and bake cut side down another 15 minutes, turning mid way thru, so both sides get toasted.

BLUEBERRY VANILLA BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir with a spoon to mix well. Add the blueberries and stir to mix.
• In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to mix well.
• Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Place the dough on the work surface and sprinkle lightly with more of the flour to prevent your hands from sticking to the dough. Knead the dough 4 or 5 times and, using your hands, shape into a log about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 40 minutes, until firm to the touch.
• Remove the baked loaf from the oven and keep the oven on. Cool the loaf on a wire rack. With a large metal spatula, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. When the loaf is cool, using a serrated knife or electric knife, slice into 1/4-inch slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn the biscotti and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until crispy.
• Keep extra biscotti in an airtight container for up to 30 days or freeze for up to 2 months.