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Biscotti, and where to source it

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Biscotti are meant to be hard and dry so they hold up to coffee, and the twice-baking is what gets them there. The second bake at low heat drives off moisture, turning a soft log into a crisp cookie.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Makes30 biscotti
CuisineItalian
Cost$$
VegetarianDairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten · tree nuts
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 30 biscotti
Flour
The dense structure that lets the log slice clean without crumbling.
2 cups
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Sugar
Sweetens and helps the cut edges crisp in the second bake.
1 cup
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Eggs
The only moisture and binder; they hold the stiff dough together.
3 eggs
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Whole almonds
Toasted and folded in whole for crunch in every slice.
1 cup
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Vanilla and anise
A splash of each for the classic cantucci flavor.
1 tsp each
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Orange zest
Fresh zest lifts the dough against the toasty almonds.
1 orange
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Make the doughBeat eggs and sugar, add vanilla, anise and zest, then work in the flour to a stiff, sticky dough.
  2. Add almondsFold in the toasted whole almonds until evenly spread.
  3. First bakeShape into two flat logs, bake at 350F for 25-30 min until set and lightly golden, then cool 10 min.
  4. SliceCut the warm logs on a diagonal into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife.
  5. Second bakeLay slices cut-side down and bake at 300F for 15-20 min, flipping once, until dry and crisp; they firm more as they cool.
The Toolkit

Serrated knife · Sheet pan · Stand mixer · Parchment · Cooling rack

Straight Answers
Can you make Biscotti in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Biscotti? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Biscotti ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Biscotti gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Biscotti vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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