Tozzetti Or Biscotti Recipes

ITALIAN TORCETTI COOKIES/BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Make a well in the middle and add the vanilla, cream and yolk, mix together with flat beaters or even a fork or spatula, until a soft compact dough forms. Move to a flat surface and knead gently a few times to bring the dough together.
• Remove pieces, roll into ropes, approximately 8 inches (20cm) long, cross the rope in the middle 1-2 times. Place the formed cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, sprinkle with cane or granulated sugar, chill while the oven is pre-heating, approximately 15-20 minutes.
• Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
• Remove from the fridge and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

TOZZETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk baking powder, salt, and 1 3/4 cups flour in a medium bowl; set aside. Using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping sides of bowl, until combined. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients, and mix just to blend. Fold in almonds.
• Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead just to bring together, about 2 times. Form into a log about 14" long, 2" wide, and 1" thick. Place log on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until puffed, cracked in spots, and starting to brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let log cool.
• Using a serrated knife, slice log diagonally 1/2" thick. Arrange slices on same sheet; bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Turn and bake until other side is golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack. Let tozzetti cool.
• DO AHEAD: Tozzetti can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.