Cantucci Biscotti Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen (approx.)

Cantucci Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

6 eggs

¼ cup hazelnut liqueur

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons almond extract

2 cups hazelnuts - toasted

skinned and coarsely chopped

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Mix dry ingredients (except nuts) in a large bowl. Mix the eggs and liquids in a separate bowl. Add liquids to the dry ingredients gradually mixing until dough is stiff. Do not overmix. Stir in or work in the nuts.

Step 2

Shape dough into two rectangles 3 inches wide 15 inches long. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove baked rectangles from oven and let stand until cool to the touch.

Step 4

Using sharp knife slice rectangles crosswise into 3/4 inch slices. Place back on cookie sheet sliced side down and bake again for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Store in airtight container. These store well for weeks.

Nutritional Information

Cantucci Biscotti Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 160.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 23.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 12.3g

Fat: 5.5g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 31mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 42.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 37.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 30.2mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 16.4mg 6%

Potassium: 77.9mg 2%

Sodium: 39.2mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 49.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.