Easy Walnut Raisin Biscotti Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT WALNUT-RAISIN BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a baking sheet with oil; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir in walnuts and raisins. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined.
• On a lightly floured surface, with floured hands, pat dough into a loaf about 1 inch thick, 2 1/2 inches wide (and about 7 inches long); transfer to baking sheet. Bake until risen and firm, 20 to 25 minutes; cool completely on sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
• Place loaf on a cutting board, and using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch-thick slices; place slices in a single layer on sheet. Bake, turning once, until dried and slightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely.

RAISIN WALNUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Grease a large cookie sheet.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla together.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
• Add the raisins and walnuts, and stir to blend.
• Divide the dough in half.
• Shape each half into a long loaf, about 1 1/2 inches thick.
• Place the logs onto the prepared cookie sheet.
• Flatten slightly.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until firm.
• With a sharp knife, cut the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place the slices cut sided down back onto the cookie sheet.
• Bake for about 6 minutes, turn the cookies and bake for another 6 minutes or so until lightly browned.
• Cool on a rack.

EASY WALNUT RAISIN BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• In a medium sized bowl beat together the butter or margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well then stir in the walnuts and raisins. Knead until dough comes together.
• Divide dough in half and shape into long loaves, 1 1/2 inches thick. Place loaves onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes. Allow loaves to cool enough to handle (about 10 minutes). With a sharp knife cut loaves diagonally into 3/4 inch thick slices. Place cut sides down on baking sheets. Bake slices for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.