SueBear
Senior Cook
I decided to make homemade Lemon Biscotti and they turned out pretty good being as it was my first attempt. I was thinking about my great grandmother earlier today and this is something she does every time this year with it being the Easter holiday so I decided to carry on the tradition. I think the next time I make them I'm going to do a plain Anise Biscotti instead of anything fancy.
Something I'm having an issue with is rolling them out. My stand mixer was fantastic!! I loved the fact that I could use something like that when it came to mixing the ingredients together especially the flour and I had the hook. I didn't have to worry about doing it by hand which was a total blessing to say the least. Now I don't feel so intimidated with the machine and I know what can be done with it. This was the first time I've tried using the hook so that was a lot of fun!! I probably sound like a kid in a candy store but that was really cool watching it pick up everything.
Anyway. As I mentioned the only thing I'm having trouble with is getting my biscotti rolled out. They came out fine but I am questioning how others do it when they need to roll them onto the cookie sheet. If you could give me a few pointers I would greatly appreciate it. I floured my hands before forming and stretching the dough onto the cookie sheet but I have to wonder if there was a step that I missed. What I question is do you use the rolling pin or just your hands?
My husband made me a beautiful dinner last night to celebrate Lent. We had cod on the grill with butter rice then a side of steamed cauliflower, broccoli and carrot mix. It was quite nice. I haven't decided what we're doing tonight as he said was leaving the choice to me since it was my birthday.
I actually have been thinking about what to do for tomorrow and I'm not sure. I need to look in my deep freezer and see what I have available before I start planning. I suppose that would be the smartest thing to do.
Don't mind the ramble. I'm looking forward to hearing thoughts from others about the biscotti and if anyone has ideas on how I can improve they are greatly appreciated. I hope everyone has a joyful Easter however you choose to celebrate!
Sue
Something I'm having an issue with is rolling them out. My stand mixer was fantastic!! I loved the fact that I could use something like that when it came to mixing the ingredients together especially the flour and I had the hook. I didn't have to worry about doing it by hand which was a total blessing to say the least. Now I don't feel so intimidated with the machine and I know what can be done with it. This was the first time I've tried using the hook so that was a lot of fun!! I probably sound like a kid in a candy store but that was really cool watching it pick up everything.
Anyway. As I mentioned the only thing I'm having trouble with is getting my biscotti rolled out. They came out fine but I am questioning how others do it when they need to roll them onto the cookie sheet. If you could give me a few pointers I would greatly appreciate it. I floured my hands before forming and stretching the dough onto the cookie sheet but I have to wonder if there was a step that I missed. What I question is do you use the rolling pin or just your hands?
My husband made me a beautiful dinner last night to celebrate Lent. We had cod on the grill with butter rice then a side of steamed cauliflower, broccoli and carrot mix. It was quite nice. I haven't decided what we're doing tonight as he said was leaving the choice to me since it was my birthday.
I actually have been thinking about what to do for tomorrow and I'm not sure. I need to look in my deep freezer and see what I have available before I start planning. I suppose that would be the smartest thing to do.
Don't mind the ramble. I'm looking forward to hearing thoughts from others about the biscotti and if anyone has ideas on how I can improve they are greatly appreciated. I hope everyone has a joyful Easter however you choose to celebrate!
Sue