Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti Whole Foods

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
• Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
• Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk with a fork to mix. Add eggs and butter and mix on medium until a loose dough forms, about 1 minute. Stir in cranberries, nuts, zest and anise seeds and mix until incorporated, about 15 seconds. Transfer dough to baking sheet. Spray hands with cooking spray and form dough into a long, flat log, about 14 inches long by 4 inches wide. Bake until outside of log is firm and browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. Slice loaf into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 2 baking sheets, return to oven and bake until lightly toasted, about 12 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Line baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Add pistachios, cranberries and mix.
• In a stand mixer, mix butter and sugar on medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes.
• Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined to make a dough.
• Remove the dough (if too sticky sprinkle flour over it and on work surface).
• Divide into three pieces and form into long flat logs about 11 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide.
• Place on the lined baking sheets and bake 20-25 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, gently cut the loaves on the angle into 1/2 inch slices (a serrated bread knife works best).
• Return to the baking sheet fitting as many as you can on the baking sheet, you may need to do this in batches.
• Bake the biscotti for another 3-4 minutes on each side, less if you like it softer.

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Place cranberries in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
• Add eggs, one a time, and blend until smooth.
• Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just blended.
• Stir in cranberries and pistachios by hand.
• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Divide dough in half.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead dough a few times, then shape into two long, slightly flattened, logs, about 2 inches wide and 12 to 14 inches long.
• Place both on a non-stick baking sheet a few inches apart. Bake until just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
• Let cool for 10 minutes. Use a serrated knife to slice logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Place slices on baking sheet, cut-side up, and bake again for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through baking, until golden brown. Let cool completely.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI - WHOLE FOODS

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar at medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs, one a time, and blend until smooth.
• Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt.
• Mix until just blended (do not overbeat).
• Stir in cranberries and pistachios by hand.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Divide dough in half.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead dough a few times then shape into two long, slightly flattened, logs, about 2 inches wide and 12–14 inches long.
• Place both on a non-stick baking sheet a few inches apart.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until barely golden.
• Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Slice logs on the diagonal about 1/2-inch thick.
• Place slices on baking sheet and bake again for 20 minutes, turning halfway through baking, until golden brown.
• Let cool.
• Makes about 3 dozen.
• Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.