Italian Recipes – Bread
Biscotti
Biscotti 1 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon aniseeds, lightly crushed1 teaspoon orange extract2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 cup whole unblanched almonds Preheat oven to 350 deg F Beat sugar and eggs together until creamy Beat in melted butter, aniseeds, and orange extract Mix together flour and baking powder Add […]
Focaccia
Foccacia (Flat Bread) This is the plain version just dimpled on the top and flavored with olive oil You can also sprinkle sage, crushed olives, minced onions or rosemary over the top It is excellent with cheese or served with antipasti It is also good topped like a conventional pizza with tomatoes and cheese 1 […]
Tuscan-Style Ribollita
Tuscan-Style Ribollita 6 slices (1/2-inch thick) day-old crusty French bread3 cloves garlicBlack pepper, to taste1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon chicken broth1 onion, diced3 carrots, chopped3 celery stalks, chopped1 zucchini, sliced1 yellow squash, sliced1/2 sweet red pepper, diced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano4 cups torn escarole or dark cabbage1 (16 oz) can kidney beans1 (14 1/2 oz) can […]