How to Make Pistachio-Spice Biscotti

Italians like these cookies dry and hard, while American versions are buttery and more tender. We wanted something in between—that is, crisp but not tooth shattering.

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[kirsten]

My recipe notes:

Pistachio-Spice Biscotti

INGREDIENTS
• 1 ¼ c pistachios
• 1 ¾ c AP flour
• 2 t baking powder
• ¼ t salt
• 1 t ground cardamom
• ½ t ground cloves
• ½ t black pepper
• ¼ t cinnamon
• ¼ t ginger
• 2 lg eggs
• 1 c sugar
• 4 T melted butter
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 t water

PREPARATION STEPS
1. Lightly toast pistachios in a 350° oven for 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F.

2. Divide, reserving ¼ c pistachios. Coarsely chop remaining cup pistachios in food processor, pulsing 8 times. Set aside.

3. Finely grind reserved pistachios with 45 seconds of processing.

4. To finely ground pistachio meal add: flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Process 15 seconds to combine. Pour into mixing bowl and set aside.

5. Pour eggs into processor and process 3 minutes until fluffy. While the processor is running add sugar, butter, vanilla, and water to combine. Pour into a bowl.

6. Fold ½ of the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Fold in the remaining flour mixture and coarsely ground nuts. Do not over mix.

7. Mark 2 3x8” rectangles on parchment paper and stick to sheet pan with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Flour hands. Use guides to shape loaves. Loaves spread during baking to about 4” wide. Lightly spray loaf tops with cooking spray and smooth with sprayed spatula. Brush with one egg white beaten with a pinch of salt.

8. Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes.

9. Cool on baking sheet for 30 minutes.

10. Slice ½” wide on slight bias. Place slices cut side down on wire rack on sheet pan.

11. Put back in the oven for 35 minutes flipping the cookies over half way through baking time.

12. Let cool completely.

[SamSolasdonSaol]

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[samuelgates]

Used make these in a restaurant years ago. I dip one side in chocolate and the other side in white chocolate 😋😋

[charlottevanarsdale]

I recently made the almond biscotti, and it was the best biscotti I've ever had. Pleasant almond flavor and just the right amount of crunch. I'd like to make this pistachio version, too!

[elizabethb]

Sounds amazing, love pistachio and cardamom yum 😋

[cucinainfamiglia]

❤ bravissima ottimi biscotti buonissimi ❤

[mariodimaio]

Nice spice combo. The green of the pistachios came through and I like doing it all in the food processor. I’m ready to make and eat these! 🙌🏼💚

[MrSuehoa]

Made them today with Hazel nuts… turned out really good, thank you 😊

[jillbeans]

Oh my!
This sounds so good.
Pretty healthy too.
Thanks

[amydawson]

Love making biscotti but going to try using these techniques. Yum!

[MistressOnyaCox]

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[louisel.sinniger]

Mmmm I am thinking I will DEFINITELY be making these. I may even try a 2nd batch and try star anise. Thanks

[phil]

I live in rome so there is no shortage of Italian baked goods, but these are special, bty its rome new york

[mayonnaiseeee]

lol the closed captioning is describing Julia and Becky as 'Blonde' and 'Brunette.' Lovely recipe though, love that combo of spices - like a kicked up pumpkin pie spice and/or apple pie spice. They must taste amazing.

[fantasyenjoyer]

i had this when i was at a hotel event with my class and omg this is so so good

[suemurdock]

I make biscotti all, the time. But never have put them on a rack, thank you for that tip..

[Trina_White]

Thanks ladies, great job! ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

[jeanettanorton]

Wonderful information. Thanks for sharing this with me 😊.

[adedow]

These look glorious! I'll definitely be making these soon!

[DebWHNP]

I think that would be incredible with Earl grey tea!