Casey, You ROCK!
#238550 - 01/14/06 04:21 PM
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Bevvy
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You are sooooo adorable!
I'm glad you're enjoying them. I might omit the hazelnuts next time too; they're not necessary. I take one of these biscotti, smash them up with a rolling pin, and sprinkle them on top of my Snicker Style Dessert Bars, and OMG, OMG, OMG! Total OO! 
Thanks for the calculations. You're not only gorgeous, but damn clever!
Bevvy
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To me, 36% calories from fat isn't a big deal. I'm actually VERY sensitive to fats, but my diet OVERALL is very low-fat, more like 10-15% of my daily calories. To me, THAT figure - the big picture - is more important than the individual food stats.
This isn't to say that I run out and eat something ridiculous, but just that 36% for a treat really isn't that high. And yes, I can eat them on an empty stomach, too, although I can also limit myself to 2 or 3.
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Really?
#238635 - 01/15/06 08:06 AM
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Wow. I'm very fat tolerant in terms of my overall daily percentage - I can do a little over the 25% and be fine. But there's no way I could eat something that gets 36% of CFF on an empty stomach. I have to save higher fat treats for after lunch or after dinner.
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Re: Really?
#238658 - 01/15/06 10:17 AM
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Kree
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Quote:
Wow. I'm very fat tolerant in terms of my overall daily percentage - I can do a little over the 25% and be fine. But there's no way I could eat something that gets 36% of CFF on an empty stomach. I have to save higher fat treats for after lunch or after dinner.
I'm the same way, Sand. I do eat them, but only after a meal.
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The only time I can't handle something that high in fat is first thing in the morning... but I never even *feel* like eating something like that for breakfast anyway.
Then again, I make a point to eat a little something every couple hours, so I suppose that by the time I get to mid-afternoon snack or late-night snack, I don't really have an "empty" stomach anyway, hmm?
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Strange!
#238722 - 01/15/06 04:45 PM
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Kree
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Casey, that's too weird. I'm able to eat riskier things earlier in the day, whereas at night I need to be super-careful! How can the same syndrome be so different for two people? 
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I made these tonight, and they are so good! Hard to stay away from. I would, however, appreciate any biscotti making tips from those more experienced 
My first question is how on earth did you get them to look so pretty Bevrs? And uniform? Ha, mine are all different shapes and sizes, and it's obvious that this is my first time ever making biscotti. I guess I didn't flatten the rolls out enough, or something.
Also, I only came out with 40 pieces total, not the 80 that the recipe calls for. Did I do something wrong? I didnt really cut that big of pieces either. It seems like a 1 1/2 inches wide log is really narrow. They look like little miniature biscotti.
Mine also crumbled just a wee bit when I was cutting them, which I understand is a result of too much flour. I can't wait to try this again and have it not only taste good, but look good too!
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Well...
#239067 - 01/17/06 04:30 AM
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atomic rose
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A 1 1/2" log IS really narrow. They do come out smaller than bakery biscotti - a lot smaller. I cut each log into 20 pieces, and thus ended up with the 80 called for.
If it makes you feel any better, mine aren't at all uniform either. I found the batter pretty sticky and hard to get in a nice even log. However, when you cut them on the diagonal, it evens them out a *little* bit.
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Biscott Answers
#239098 - 01/17/06 08:27 AM
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Bevvy
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Heather, just stick to it. You'll get it. They're very "tender" when you take them out of the oven, so when you cut them, do it very gingerly. Make sure to let them cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting them. Also, as Casey said, cut them on the diagonal, concentrating on making 80 small biscotti. Alternatively, you could make 40 larger ones, but then each would be two points. My old recipe for biscotti called for turning the cookies OVER when you put them back in the oven for the second baking; that way, they get more consistent baking on both sides. This might help with the crumbling.
Casey's right; they're about half the size of Starbuck's biscotti (but twice as delicious!). Keep at it.
Bevvy
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Thanks for your input. I guess I just need practice at forming better logs. And cutting on the diagonal. And getting over my perfectionism in baking (is that possible?!?!)
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Heather
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