Cantucci with Hazelnuts (Biscotti di Prato)
Baking and Desserts • Italian
Description
Traditionally, cantucci are made with almonds, but I prefer hazelnuts)
Ingredients
- Wheat Flour 10 oz
- Sugar 4 tablespoons
- Farm fresh eggs 3 pieces
- Butter 5 oz
- White Beans 1 piece
- Roasted Peanuts 0.7 cups
- Salt a pinch
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a bowl, mix the flour, eggs, butter, sugar, the contents of the vanilla bean, and salt. Knead well until the dough is homogeneous.
Step 2
Then add the nuts (you can chop them a bit) and mix evenly.
Step 3
Shape the dough by hand into 4 rectangles, each 2 cm high and 5 cm wide.
Step 4
Bake at 355°F for 15 minutes, then place the dough on a wooden board and wait for 5–10 minutes until it cools slightly.
Step 5
Slice into pieces 1.5–2 cm wide and put them back in the oven (355°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6
Serve completely cooled. Store in a box or jar.
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