Gluten Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti

Gluten Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti Recipe

Before you decide I have completely lost my sanity by presenting a gluten free recipe for a cookie that is not only baked once but twice in the dead heat of summer, hear me out. I think I can convince you that biscotti are in fact the ideal cookies to bake in the summer.

The word biscotti originates from Medieval Latin and means twice baked or cooked. They are dry Italian cookies which have been made for centuries and were originally baked twice to ensure a long shelf life in the days of extended journeys and no refrigeration.

The dryness makes them the ideal cookie for dunking and it also makes them quite portable – perfect for picnics and such. They are low in fat which makes them a good dessert alternative with a glass of Vin Santo – a sweet Italian wine. The thought of sitting on the patio at the end of a light summer meal sharing biscotti and a glass of wine or cup of coffee just cries “summer” to me.

OK, do you see where I am going with all this? I am not saying to stop baking biscotti in the winter–tins of Christmas biscotti studded with pistachios and cranberries dipped in dark chocolate make for fabulous gifts–I am just saying that we need to start thinking of this as a summer cookie as well.

I like my biscotti dry enough to dip without falling apart but not so hard that they chip a tooth and this recipe results in a cookie that hits that balance quite nicely. I love the combination of fragrant lemon peel and salty pistachios mixed into the barely sweet biscuit. And may I just say that if you do dare to turn on the oven during the heat of summer to bake these, you will be rewarded with not only fantastic gluten free biscotti but your home will smell a little bit like Heaven.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti

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Gluten Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti
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Gluten Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti Recipe

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • cup pastry quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum*
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups roasted - salted pistachios

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or with a handheld at medium speed, beat the olive oil with the sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and eggs until well combined. Turn mixer to low, gradually add the flour mixture. Add the pistachios and stir by hand to combine. Place dough on prepared baking sheet and form into a log which is roughly 12 inches long by 4 inches wide and ½ inch high. If dough is too sticky, wet your hands with water. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, increase heat to 350 degrees and cover the biscotti with two tea towels and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the log from the baking sheet and place on a cutting board. Using a thin, sharp knife, cut the biscotti on a diagonal into ¾ inch slices and place the slices back on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the biscotti are golden brown.
  • Store in an airtight container, especially important if the air is humid.

Notes

* make your own gluten free flour blend by whisking together 1 cup superfine white rice flour with ½ cup superfine sweet rice flour, ¼ cup tapioca starch and 1 teaspoon xanthan gum.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Lemon Pistachio Biscotti Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 94mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. August 20, 2011

    Carol, this biscotti looks fantastic! One of my girlfriends is hosting a tea for four of us in September. I’ve already committed to bringing Elana’s chocolate chip scones and my chicken salad puffs, but I’m adding this biscotti to my offerings, too. Thanks, dear!

    xo,
    Shirley

  2. Donna
    August 20, 2011

    OK, you have convinced me! :) I am making these for sure. Thanks.

  3. August 20, 2011

    I am afraid to admit that I’ve never even tried biscotti! Clearly I need to change that. These sound and look so amazing Carol. Can you send me some please?

  4. Julie
    August 20, 2011

    I have been wanting to make biscotti forever but thought it would be too hard – this sounds doable, thanks.

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  6. August 21, 2011

    Oh so yummy! Biscotti is perfect for summer, especially dipped in wine :)

  7. August 23, 2011

    Not sure what I like more, the recipe or the way you eat your biscotti. :-)

  8. I never thought to dip biscotti in wine! Just found what I’ll be making on my next lazy Saturday evening. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. August 27, 2011

      Enjoy Lindsay!

  9. August 29, 2011

    I’m making a cappuccino right now and I can already taste the biscotti!

    1. August 31, 2011

      Oh, that’s a little bit of heaven! Enjoy Angie!

  10. November 8, 2011

    I love that this recipe is gluten free and dairy free because we have to avoid both. Looks so good!!

    1. November 9, 2011

      Thanks Inna, enjoy!

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