Cantucci e Vin Santo
Cantucci, also known as biscotti di Prato, are traditional Italian almond biscuits originating from Tuscany. They are baked twice, making them crisp and perfect for dipping. Vin Santo, a sweet dessert wine, is the classic accompaniment.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră
- Porții
- 8
- Dificultate
- Medie
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă, En:Nuts, gluten, nuci și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2 buc.large egg
- 1 buc.egg yolk
- 7 gbaking powder
- 0,5 lingurițăalmond extract
- 0,25 lingurițăsalt
- 150 gwhole almond, untoasted, unblanched
serving suggestion
- 1 canăvin santo(opțional)
Ustensile
large bowl · wire rack · baking sheet · parchment paper · cutting board · whisk · serrated knife
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 3
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the large eggs, egg yolk, and almond extract.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 5
Add the whole almonds to the dough and knead gently until they are evenly distributed.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: The dough will be stiff, but avoid overworking it.
- 6
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log, approximately 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) wide, on the prepared baking sheet.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Leave space between the logs as they will spread slightly.
- 7
Bake the logs for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Aproximativ 25 min.
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the logs cool for about 10 minutes.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not turn off the oven.
- 9
Carefully transfer the warm logs to a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, slice them diagonally into 1.5-2 cm (1/2 to 3/4 inch) thick biscuits.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Slicing while still warm helps prevent crumbling.
- 10
Lay the sliced biscuits cut-side down back on the baking sheet.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 11
Return the biscuits to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: This second bake is crucial for achieving the characteristic crunch of biscotti.
- 12
Let the cantucci cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nota bucătarului: They will continue to crisp as they cool.
- 13
Serve with Vin Santo for a traditional Italian dessert experience.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store cooled cantucci in an airtight container at room temperature.