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These twice-baked bread slices are a staple of the Italian breakfast, traditionally enjoyed with butter and jam or hazelnut spread.","serves":24,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":450,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g Bread flour","name":"Bread Flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"Manitoba or bread flour","notes":"High protein","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml Whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Lukewarm","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"80g Granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"80g Unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"Room temperature","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 Egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Room temperature","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"5g Active dry yeast","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"active dry","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"10g Honey","name":"Honey","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"5g Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Dissolve the yeast (5g) and honey (10g) in lukewarm milk (250ml) and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.","group":"Preparation","title":"Dissolve the yeast and honey","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour (500g) and sugar (80g). Pour in the milk mixture and the egg (1 piece). Knead until a rough dough forms.","group":"Dough","title":"Combine the flour and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually add the softened butter (80g) and salt (5g), kneading for about 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides.","group":"Dough","title":"Gradually add the softened butter and salt, kneading","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.","group":"Rising","title":"Cover the dough and let it rise","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Rising"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Deflate the dough and shape it into a cylinder. Place it into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 1 hour.","group":"Rising","title":"Deflate the dough and shape it","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Rising"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.","group":"First Bake","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"First Bake"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Using a serrated knife, slice the cold bread into uniform slices about 1 cm thick.","group":"Slicing","title":"Slice the cold bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Slicing"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 140°C (284°F) for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes until dry and golden throughout.","group":"Second Bake","title":"Arrange the slices","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Second Bake"}],"notes":"Using Manitoba or high-protein bread flour ensures the structure holds up during the second baking. For a perfect crunch, ensure the loaf is completely cold (ideally rested for 12-24 hours) before slicing.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["side"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Loaf pan","Stand mixer or mixing bowl","Serrated knife","Wire rack","Baking sheet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"slice","note":"Approximately one large loaf"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The loaf must be baked and cooled at least 6 hours before the second baking process."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container or tin to maintain crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Not necessary as these are meant to be eaten dry and crunchy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffette_biscottate_48819301f9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ecf11382-f160-4b91-8d9f-d06b1574e8a9","imageAlt":"Fette Biscottate (Italian Twice-Baked Toast) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["rusks","toast","twice-baked","italian breakfast","biscuit","crunchy bread"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Fette Biscottate (Italian Twice-Baked Toast)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:34:18.782Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:34:18.782Z","related":[{"id":"crostini_5cd8b71e31","slug":"classic-italian-crostini","title":"Classic Italian Crostini","description":"Crisp, golden-brown toasted baguette slices brushed with extra virgin olive oil and lightly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. 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