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Parmesan-Peppercorn Biscotti for #Tarasbiscottibaby

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Tara of Tara's Multicultural Table is having had a baby! Congratulations, Mamma ! Both are happy and healthy though the baby did decide to come a wee bit early.


In typical foodie fashion, her virtual baby shower is all about food - biscotti to be exact. Thanks for hosting, Lauren of Sew You Think You Can Cook.

I've done a fair share of sweet biscotti - Spiced Chestnut Biscotti, Birthday Biscotti, Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Biscotti, and even a Chocolate-Kalamata Cantucci. But, given my bent for experimenting and my decided lack of a sweet tooth, I opted to go savory. No real surprise there, right?

Biscotti, in Italian, simply means 'twice-cooked.' The second baking gives these savory biscotti a beautiful crisp texture while the parmesan adds a richness and the peppercorns lend a piquant bite. Yum.


Ingredients
  • 1/3 C melted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 C whole milk ricotta
  • 3-1/2 C white whole wheat flour
  • 1 T baking powder
  • 2 C shredded parmesan + more for sprinkling
  • 2 T whole peppercorns (I used a mixture of white, pink, black, and green)

 Procedure
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grind peppercorns to a powder. I started with a mortar and pestle, ended up using my coffee grinder

In a large bowl, mix together butter, eggs, and ricotta. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and pepper; mix into egg mixture to form a stiff dough. Knead in parmesan.

Divide dough in thirds, and shape each piece into a roll the length of the cookie sheet. Place rolls on cookie sheet, and pat down to flatten the dough to 1-inch thick. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F


When cool enough to touch, cut into 3/4-inch thick diagonal slices. Place sliced biscotti on cookie sheet, and bake an additional 15 minutes on each side, or until toasted and crispy. To finish, sprinkle with more shredded cheese and a dash of pepper. Bake for a final 10 minutes.


Congratulations...and cheers for new babies. Thanks, Lauren, for hosting such a great event.

Here are the rest of the party participants!

Biscotti Bites from Nicole at I am a Honey Bee
Parmesan-Peppercorn Biscotti from Camilla at Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Spa Water from of Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
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  1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    This recipe is so intriguing! What a wonderful appetizer - perfect for any party. Thank you for helping me celebrate Tara!

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks, Lauren. Hope Tara feels celebrated!!! Thanks, again, for hosting.

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  2. A Day in the Life on the FarmFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Savory Biscotti YUM

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  3. ReneeFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Oh now I definitely need to try some savory biscotti. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      Do...I had to bake it longer than a sweet biscotti. I'm not sure why.

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  4. SallyBRFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I don't know where my comment went... :-( I think I made some mistake... sorry!

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      It's okay, Sally. You commented on a different post. ;)

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  5. Dorothy at Shockingly DeliciousFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    ADORE savory biscotti! Lovely! Wonderful to be at the "party" with you!

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  6. Wimpy VegetarianFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    What a fantastic idea to do a savory biscotti!!! I love it!!

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  7. TaraFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Thank you so much!! Yum, I have never made a savory biscotti before. Looks delicious!

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  8. LynseyFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I played around with the idea of making a savory biscotti, but in the end chocolate won (this time). Yours sound so good and now I can't wait to try some savory flavors as well!

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Chocolate would have won if I asked anyone else in my household.

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  9. RebekahFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I knew I could count on you to do something completely different! :D Love it - love all of your ideas and creativity! :)

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      Haha. I DO have a reputation to maintain, don't I?!?

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  10. Kathy February 26, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    I love the idea of a savory biscotti! These look great!

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  11. KelsterFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Oh this looks so delicious! I am going to have to make a batch tomorrow

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  12. AmyFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    These look amazing Camilla! I very nearly made a savory biscotti, but my sweet tooth won out! What did you serve them with? Or were they just a magnificent snack?

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    1. Camilla M. MannFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:33 AM

      I poured a sauvignon blanc...probably not appropriate for a baby shower, but it was delicious.

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  13. KarenFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    This sounds so interesting! I love the idea of a savory biscotti!

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  14. nicole @ I am a Honey BeeFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    a savory biscotti!!!! OMG such a good idea. I can't resist flavors like this. yay cheese!!

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