Candied Fruit Biscotti
Candied Fruit Biscotti might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. For 16 cents per serving, you get a dessert that serves 72. One serving contains 83 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. Head to the store and pick up flour, baking powder, egg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Blend in eggs and anise extract. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Finally, stir in the candied fruit. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a log about 12 inches long.
Place 2 logs per cookie sheet. Press down slightly and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the pans for about 5 minutes. Slice diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Place the slices cut side down on the baking sheet and return to the oven for another 16 to 18 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Cool on racks and store in airtight containers.
Recommended wine: Vin Santo, Tawny Port
Biscotti works really well with Vin Santo and Tawny Port. Vin santo is the most traditional pairing for biscotti - you can dunk the biscotti right in there! A tawny port is just as dunkable. You could try Faire La Fete Cremant de Limoux. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 17 dollars per bottle.
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Faire La Fete Cremant de Limoux
Light golden in color with vibrant aromas and flavors of baked apple, white cherry and lemon meringue. From gourmet caviar and oysters to popcorn, Faire la Fête is a versatile wine that pairs well with a range of dishes and cuisines. Try with an Asian pear salad, spicy tuna rolls, or pork chops and applesauce.Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Pinot Noir