Biscotti with Limoncello

Handmade Italian biscotti packed with dried fruits, perfectly paired with a chilled, homemade zesty lemon liqueur.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 208 grams 832.1 grams
Fat 3.6 grams 14.5 grams
Protein 12.1 grams 48.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
115
g
Caster Sugar
For the limoncello
250
g
Caster Sugar
For the biscotti
1.5
tsp
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
3
piece
Lemons
Zest and juice, unwaxed
90
g
90
g
115
g
Dried Apricots
Roughly chopped
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
For the biscotti
Liquids
350
ml
Eau-De-Vie
40-80% proof, or vodka

Steps

  • Heat sugar and 75ml water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved.
  • Boil the mixture and simmer for 3 minutes until syrupy, then cool.
  • Stir lemon zest, juice, and alcohol into the warm syrup.
  • Seal in a bottle for 24 hours, shaking occasionally, then strain.
  • Chill the liqueur in the freezer for several hours before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Gradually add beaten eggs until a firm dough forms.
  • Mix in the dried fruits and lemon zest.
  • Shape dough into two sausages and place on the tray 6cm apart.
  • Flatten slightly and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then lower oven to 150°C.
  • Slice dough diagonally into 5mm pieces using a serrated knife.
  • Bake slices for 8 minutes, flip, and bake for 12 minutes more.
  • Cool on a wire rack and serve with chilled limoncello.