Since I’m not a big fan of sweets I’m always on the lookout for snacks and appetizers that are on the savory side. I’m not adverse to dipping a chocolate covered biscotti into a steaming cup of rich, dark roast coffee, but when I saw this recipe in last week’s FOODday Section for a savory biscotti that I could enjoy with a nice glass of wine I knew I had found a appetizer and a dessert that were more my style.
The newspaper ran this recipe for Ceddar Biscotti (adding the walnuts was my idea) and I think it’s a keeper. I can see lots of potential here and will be adding bits of sun dried tomato, chilies, fresh herbs, whatever I have on hand that will go with the evening beverages. Savory biscotti will be a perfect addition to my holiday buffet and will be lovely served with a selection of olives, cheeses, biscuits and nuts. Nibbly stuff…my favorite kind of food.
Savory Cheddar Walnut Biscotti…from the FoodDay Section of the Portland Oregonian
2 eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, I used Tillamook sharp cheddar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the eggs and cheese in a food processor and process until yellow and thick, about a minute. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne and nuts and pulse three or four times, just to integrate the dry ingredients. Don’t overwork the gluten in the flour.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently kneed it until it holds together – it may be a bit crumbly at first. Shape the dough into an 8 to 10 inch log, transfer to the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten.
Bake until the log begins to color and is firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for about 10 minutes, then cut on the bias into half inch slices. Lay the biscotti flat on the baking sheet and bake until crisp and toasted, 15 minutes; turn and toast the second side for another 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
This recipe goes together in a flash and makes 12-14 biscotti. Next time I have company I think I’ll make several batches and use different savories in each one. My guests are going to like this.
I can see them w/a nice glass of wine..How lovely they are..
Sounds really good!
Delicious! I have a recipe for a cheese and rosemary biscotti that I love and would love to post. Alas, I got it from one of my blogging friends and can't remember which one.
Best,
Bonnie
I have never thought of making a savory biscotti. Sounds good!
This sounds great Cathy. I'm not much of a sweet eater either. I haven't made biscotti in a long time. However, when I made it I was so surprised it turned out to look exactly like the picture in the book. I was a happy person.
I'm bookmarking your recipe. I too would like sun dried tomatoes in it and I love the walnuts you added.
Sam
Cathy, this biscotti looks lovely! I love papers that still have good food sections — they are being cut — such a shame! I received the code today for my blogs2print! I will be making it this week and posting about it when I get it. Thanks again for hosting the great giveaway. Joni
That sounds good and looks wonderful!
Beautiful Cathy!
Sometimes on rare occasions, I can find myself in a toss up of deciding between sweet or savoury. Our palates do certainly require different pleasures. I will usually pick sweet unless confronted with an amazing pasta dish ;o)
Cathy…these savoury biscotti sound great especially because there's cheddar and walnuts…yum! Maybe a glass of Port would go down smoothly with these ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
This looks delish, absolutely delish.
I love the idea of this bicotti…although I've never had a savory biscotti, it looks delicious.I'm bookmarking it as well-can't have too many good food ideas!
those look gorgeous, and bursting with flavor! i love this!
Those do look yummy! My Mom would love them. She is like you, much more drawn to the savory. Me….a sweets lover!!
Look delicious. Love the the texture of biscotti…
Cathy, this is our cup of tea, I mean Biscotti. 😉 We love good food and it does not include sugar so this is on my list of things to cook, soon. Interesting that I was just thinking of biscotti.
Yes, they would be nice to put out with some fruits, cheeses, etc. I don't drink, but I bet it would still taste good with my diet sierra mist!
Your pic is fabulous!
I'm a big fan of crunchy cookies and Biscotti is one of my favs! Your taking it to the savory side is very interesting, and I'm sure delicious-sounds great for the holidays:@)
Cathy, you are singing my song! I much prefer savory to sweet. And this looks so good. I love cheese, and I will eat it in just about anything or on just sbout anything. Is Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar good to use? That's what I like to eat.
XO,
Sheila
Girl, you're not a fan of sweets?? You better get to the Dr. immediately!!
It does look very good, and I do enjoy the savory just as well as the sweet! Your photo makes it all the better…
Given a choice, I'll always opt for the savory. I'll definitely be trying this for the holidays.
Oh these sounds yummy although I have to sub pecans in for walnuts!! Will make these this weekend.
Looks so delicious! I can imagine the crunchy taste on every bite! Would love some dipped into soups!
These are simply fabulous! We are huge biscotti fans but savory biscotti? With cheddar! Oooh they are so gonna love these! Fantastic recipe, Cathy!
I've still never made biscotti…I love the idea of this savory recipe!
I've never made a savory biscotti. Thanks for a great new idea!
I have never made or had savoury biscotti before. They look totally tempting.
savoury biscotti, very nice twist! But I tend to favour sweet snacks rather than savoury =P
I have never seen a biscotti in cheese before, all the ones you usually find are sweet. I really think this is a great change.
That would be such a great party nibble- the walnuts sound like a great addition. Thanks!
I'm a big fan of sweet, but I can't pass up some savory, either. What a great find, Cathy. I am looking forward to a weekend at home where I can get some baking accomplished. This would be a nice start, indeed.
Oh my, I just had my biscotti a few days back and yours one sounds amazing. Love the nutty cheese flavour. So tempting! Thanks for sharing. & Have a wonderful day.
Kristy
Cathy, these look so good. I will give them a try when I get back home. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.
A savory biscotti! What a super idea, Cathy!. They would be marvelous with a salad.
Savory Biscotti? I like it! This is definitely perfect nibbling fare…sounds delicious 😀 The walnuts were a great addition!
Oh yum! This would definitely make a great addition to my holiday get togethers. Though I do love sweets, in fact way too much, I think I would love your savory biscotti too:)
Cathy can you please e-mail me? I sent you an e-mail this morning…Peggy
Delicious, Cathy. I really like the idea of adding sundried tomatoes. Yum!
Waw, Cathy!! What a creative mind you have to come up with these savoury biscotti!!
They look incredible!!
This sounds so good. It's a great idea for a holiday nibbler tray!
These look so perfectly wonderful! A savory biscotti sounds fantastic. What a great addition to any holiday baking blitz.
This sounds perfect to me! I'm not a big fan of sweet either so I have to try this. Love the walnut addition! Thanks for the recipe.
Cathy, this biscotti is beautiful. I always think of biscotti as something I dip in my coffee but, that is so short-sighted of me. This is a beautiful alternative to serve up as an appetizer with wine and cocktails. I am bookmarking this one. Thanks.
Wonderful recipe, Cathy. I have all these ingredients on hand. I might have to try it this weekend.
From one Oregonian to another…I LOVE your blog! Going to have to return often. I can see you have a lot more recipes I'll need to sample.
I have never made biscotti before, but I really want to try it soon. Love this recipe! I am a new follower!
xo
Unlike you, I'm definitely a big fan of sweets…but I think I could skip the sugar and make a savory baked good if it was this biscotti! It sounds delicious and I love your ideas for additional add ins!
you can substitute the sugar for honey, i used honey for making biscotti.