Spiced Biscotti with Dried Fruit

Name: Spiced Biscotti with Dried Fruit
Yield: Makes 4-5 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, dried currants, chopped raisins, or dates; 1/4 cup, brandy or marsala wine; 2 1/4 cups, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon, baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon, ground ginger; 1 cup, granulated sugar; 2 , large eggs; 2 , large egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon, vanilla extract

Desserts or Baked Goods
Europe
Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Fruit
Make Ahead
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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 1994

The good news: The most flavorful biscotti are made with a small amount of fat.

SERVES Makes 4-5 dozen

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 1 hour macerating and 20 minutes cooling

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