How to Make Pistachio-Spice Biscotti

Italians like these cookies dry and hard, while American versions are buttery and more tender. We wanted something in between-that is, crisp but not tooth shattering.
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[@kirsten07734]

My recipe notes: Pistachio-Spice Biscotti INGREDIENTS • 1 ¼ c pistachios • 1 ¾ c AP flour • 2 t baking powder • ¼ t salt • 1 t ground cardamom • ½ t ground cloves • ½ t black pepper • ¼ t cinnamon • ¼ t ginger • 2 lg eggs • 1 c sugar • 4 T melted butter • 1 t vanilla • 1 t water PREPARATION STEPS 1. Lightly toast pistachios in a 350° oven for 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F. 2. Divide, reserving ¼ c pistachios. Coarsely chop remaining cup pistachios in food processor, pulsing 8 times. Set aside. 3. Finely grind reserved pistachios with 45 seconds of processing. 4. To finely ground pistachio meal add: flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Process 15 seconds to combine. Pour into mixing bowl and set aside. 5. Pour eggs into processor and process 3 minutes until fluffy. While the processor is running add sugar, butter, vanilla, and water to combine. Pour into a bowl. 6. Fold ½ of the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Fold in the remaining flour mixture and coarsely ground nuts. Do not over mix. 7. Mark 2 3x8” rectangles on parchment paper and stick to sheet pan with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Flour hands. Use guides to shape loaves. Loaves spread during baking to about 4” wide. Lightly spray loaf tops with cooking spray and smooth with sprayed spatula. Brush with one egg white beaten with a pinch of salt. 8. Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes. 9. Cool on baking sheet for 30 minutes. 10. Slice ½” wide on slight bias. Place slices cut side down on wire rack on sheet pan. 11. Put back in the oven for 35 minutes flipping the cookies over half way through baking time. 12. Let cool completely.

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[@elsaescobar9385]

Thank you for your kindness

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

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[@anounimouse]

And when One no longer has a subscription (except to CL physical magazine) it helps to watch these vids w/a pen & paper to write it all down. Pistachio Biscotti will be made later today! Happy Valentines Day!!!!

[@elizabethb8789]

Sounds amazing, love pistachio and cardamom yum 😋

[@cucinainfamiglia2018]

❤ bravissima ottimi biscotti buonissimi ❤

[@jillbeans1573]

Oh my! This sounds so good. Pretty healthy too. Thanks

[@mariodimaio9291]

Nice spice combo. The green of the pistachios came through and I like doing it all in the food processor. I’m ready to make and eat these! 🙌🏼💚

[@samuelgates5935]

Used make these in a restaurant years ago. I dip one side in chocolate and the other side in white chocolate 😋😋

[@mayonnaiseeee]

That sounds really good. Was there any special preparation for the chocolate besides maybe melting them over a double boiler or in the microwave?

[@samuelgates5935]

@@mayonnaiseeee No. Once both chocolates are melted, just dip each side into the corresponding chocolate. Then, lay each biscotti on a wire rack with a cookie sheet pan underneath. You can also drizzle each chocolate, making swirl patterns.....in other words, you're only limited by your imagination.😋

[@mayonnaiseeee]

@@samuelgates5935 Very nice, thank you!👍

[@amydawson1279]

Love making biscotti but going to try using these techniques. Yum!

[@Sbannmarie]

Love biscotti! And pistachios!!! Yum

[@charlottevanarsdale5923]

I recently made the almond biscotti, and it was the best biscotti I've ever had. Pleasant almond flavor and just the right amount of crunch. I'd like to make this pistachio version, too!

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[@Trina_White]

Thanks ladies, great job! ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jeanettanorton5646]

Wonderful information. Thanks for sharing this with me 😊.

[@adedow1333]

These look glorious! I'll definitely be making these soon!

[@MrSuehoa]

Made them today with Hazel nuts… turned out really good, thank you 😊

[@fantasyenjoyer123]

i had this when i was at a hotel event with my class and omg this is so so good

[@mayonnaiseeee]

lol the closed captioning is describing Julia and Becky as 'Blonde' and 'Brunette.' Lovely recipe though, love that combo of spices - like a kicked up pumpkin pie spice and/or apple pie spice. They must taste amazing.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Mmmm I am thinking I will DEFINITELY be making these. I may even try a 2nd batch and try star anise. Thanks

[@marianparoo1544]

Looks great!

[@pedromacias4075]

thank you for a beautiful recipe... san diego ca

[@chrissypena-leyendecker5263]

Yummo! 😋 I can't wait to try these!

[@phil4208]

I live in rome so there is no shortage of Italian baked goods , but these are special, bty its rome new york

[@alananderson4145]

OH MAN those look soooo good !!! Thank your for your video !!! Thank you for sharing and caring 👍🏿👏🏿🙌🏼👊⭕️❌💕🥰

[@suemurdock4265]

I make biscotti all,the time. But never have put them on a rack, thank you for that tip..

[@DebWHNP]

I think that would be incredible with Earl grey tea!

[@MrsIda]

I can’t wait to try this!

[@ruthoneil6822]

I love them ❤

[@vjdav6872]

Super!!

[@ohmy9479]

Start your cut in the top middle and your biscotti ends won’t break off!

[@elsaescobar9385]

Great tip. Thanks

[@h7opolo]

nuts are nature's cookies. biscotti is a heavenly delight.

[@debracubitt6191]

Oh my yum😊

[@DoughboyGod]

💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@danapostiglione798]

Yum❤

[@ohmy9479]

Add orange zest!

[@CristinaGonzalez-g6d]

They. Are delicious and I have to stop myself from eating the whole batch.

[@Jerzidi9]

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[@kirsten07734]

I posted my recipe notes in the comments.

[@louschwick7301]

Love how the subtitles refer to them as [blonde] and [brunette]

[@oldcowbb]

i seperate and whip the egg white to make it extra tender, also, no butter

[@Shabana-hv9ic]

Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose?

[@denisestearns5015]

Would a plant base butter work ?

[@kellysardella928]

Yes , oil is traditionally used ,butter is an American addition.

[@denisestearns5015]

@ thank you for responding, I try to keep it dairy free. Very helpful

[@vjdav6872]

Well, Need some help! Sometimes they come out not so hard and some times jawbreaker!! DOnt know whats the cause of it. Love to hear back soon...thanks and great fan!

[@SHADOSTRYKR]

Teaspoon of vanillAHH

[@ohmy9479]

Are you using raw pistachios or pre-roasted and salted?

[@ann5376]

Can you make the dough day before, bake it next day?

[@carolinebailey2319]

I made the dough the day before and stuck it in the fridge. Took it out and let it come to room temperature and baked it as directed. They came out lovely.

[@marilynsnider8183]

They mentioned coffee, what about tea? Any biscotti is great with tea.

[@apace003]

Nope. You drink espresso with biscotti to get the proper experience.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

As much as I love the idea, bang for buck leads directly to Spritz ribbon bars. Wham, bam, yes I'll have another because I can.

[@ulyssesmelendres504]

4! ;)

[@thomasreedy4751]

You lost me at cloves. One over powering spice I could do without.

[@snospmoht3252]

Especially that much! Ugh. Just leave it out or put a dash in.

[@lafortc]

It is not pronounced bis-cah-tti, rather bis-coh-tti, same with bruschetta - it’s not bru-shett-ah, it is bru-skett-ah…lets not for get Ricotta…it’s not ri-caa-tta, it is ri-coat-ta. And there are so many others. Us Americans butcher these Italian words.

[@vodiak]

It's not really right to say "biscotti" means twice cooked in Italian. It means "cookies" and refers to many kinds of cookies (the type known as "biscotti" in English are called "cantucci" in Italian). Saying it means twice cooked is like saying "biscuit" means twice cooked (similar origin). It's a word which has a meaning more than the parts.

[@avalon449]

Biscotto…….really! How stuck up is that.

[@sunblock8717]

not really

[@apace003]

They are self-appointed experts.