Italian Grandma Makes Biscotti with Almonds & Dried Fruit
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BISCOTTI with ALMONDS & DRIED FRUIT
4 extra large Eggs
1 cup Sugar, white (200g)
1 cup Brown Sugar (180g)
6 oz Butter (170g)
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (5ml)
1 Lemon (Juice & Zest)
1 Tbsp Baking Powder (12g)
1 tsp Baking Soda (4g)
4½ - 5 cups All Purpose Flour (540-600g)
1 cup Sliced Almonds (150g)
1 cup chopped Mixed Dried Fruit (Figs, Dates, Raisins) (150g)
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!
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I have missed you Grandma.💜💛💚❤️
We missed you grandma gina 😭😍😘🌹
I come from an Italian background my grandfather came from Naples.This women is the best Italian cook on KZread!! She cooks like it's supposed to done.
@judybicknell8610
7 ай бұрын
All the more reason to stay tuned.
I absolutely love that your family has captured not only you, but your recipes and memories. Your videos are pure gold! Thank you for sharing. ♥️
@harumdalu
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yeeessss❤️❤️❤️
Hi there Grandma Gina. Those would go great with my cup of coffee 😋 Thanks for sharing your recipe.
How could you not love this adorable woman? Every single recipe that I've made of hers is the best I've ever tried. Just watching her cook is heartwarming. God bless you, Gina. You're a true gift to not only your family, but also to millions of others worldwide.
@Margretm822
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ..she is ADORABLE ..! VERY GOOD COOK ! I LOVE EVERYTHING SHE MAKES 💓😍 😋😋 GOD BLESS GRANDMA GINA AND FAMILY ..👍
Reminds me of my mother and my grandmother in the kitchen...Always seemingly happy and getting it done without looking rushed...I miss those times.Gina is a gift to the world!
Thank you mama you’re so sweet and kind you make me happy watching your all your recipes
Just in time for Christmas! I knew you would come through Gina!! God bless and Merry Christmas!!
I'm so glad I found your channel!! My Mom was always too busy to teach us how to cook like this!! I'm learning so much from your channel! Thank you!!!
You need to have a cookbook! And add a DVD with your songs!
@johnquillan4694
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea Alma!!
@944gemma
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes. Yes.
@comesahorseman
3 жыл бұрын
One just came out; see her last download.
We all need an Italian Nona
@sharonlockwood9809
Жыл бұрын
I had a Great Italian Nona...miss her so much! Her daughter, my grandma noni was the best cook...wish I would have learned more Italian cooking🇮🇹🍝🇮🇹🍝 but you are the next best..❤️ so thank you so much for sharing. We love you 🇮🇹🍝
I watched this and I was thinking to myself that there had been no mention of black coffee, but in the end there it was. Grandma Gina you are magnificent, love your videos
Gina! Merry Christmas, and thank you for all your shared recipes :)
I could listen to her all day long! Wonderful video!
She's so lovely.. She's so happy cooking and sharing these authentic recipes with us. We all learn cooking with Gina!. God bless you, Grandma! You're adorable.
Who doesn’t love a grandma!! Especially with food
I love you grandma Gina God bless you 🙏❣️
God Bless you! If only there were more grandmas like you !!
Thanks Gina Grandma! You remind me so much of my dear Nonna!
I want to cry every time I see her cook, she reminds me so much of my mamma when she use to cook everything. Now I cook for her, she's 92 and has slowed down so all these recipes you share I show her. She loves to watch with me. Thanks again and God bless my you tube Italian grandma.
Cookbook?? Yes please please please. I would buy it in a second!!! The first time my husband ever complimented my cooking was when I first made a Gramma Gina’s cabbage rolls. Everything I make of hers he loves!, I love Gramma Gina!!! I am available for adoption. ❤️❤️❤️
I can't get enough of Nonna Gina. She is pure joy to watch. God bless her and her family. Thanks for sharing her with the World. Note: I subscribed to her channel a few days ago... her subscribers were 210k now she is in the 214k... way to go Nonna Gina!!
@flarica64
5 жыл бұрын
Well, in a few days. she is up to 216k. God Bless you and the family Nonna!! Love you!!
Grandma Gina...would love to have one of those cookies, some coffee and conversation with you. God bless you!!!
Thank you so much Nonna Gina. You are as sweet as those biscotti!!!😘. You inspired me to make them! When I see you, you make me happy. I forget what troubles me and want to have happiness and joy for everything like you!! You teach us so much more than cooking! Love all your recipes. Thank you also to your kind family for helping you do this for us. I love your channel and all your followers too. Such nice people. You are All one big awesome family to me. !!! Grazie milli!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bless her heart! I truly enjoy watching her. She reminds me of my late mother. We love you GINA!
Your so lucky to have these videos for your children and grandchildren. I wished I had done the same before my mom passed away two years ago at age 90. She came from Sicily 63 years ago with my father and I when I was a year old. God bless Nonna Gina!
I love your videos. You are a gem. Too many times Family has forgotten traditions or doesn't take the time to learn from their elders. Hope you have a beautiful Christmas!
I love watching Grandma cook! She’s my favorite !!
One of the sweetest creatures ever placed on earth! I love this lady 😩😘😘😘😘😘
How can people gives her thumbs down, terrible this lady is such an inspiration
@pennypeyton1908
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, some people know nothing but hate, and disappointment and choose to project nothing but the same! Grandma Gina is a true Blessing for many people!! Shame on the haters!!! This is a humble lady that obviously loves to cook and wants to help others do the same! Thank YOU so much, Grandma Gina, for what you do. Especially, during COVID you have been a Godsend!! Bless you!
@sarahsosa729
3 жыл бұрын
AMEN!!! GOD BLESS YOU GINA!!!
Hi Grandma ,I made the biscotti for my wife to bring to work for her friends ,they loved the biscotti, thanking you again for another very good recipe,Love you
Nice to see you in great shape and full of energy! Your recipes are wonderful! Unfortunately, woman of these days are not used to cook like this anymore! A tradition that should be preserved! Grazie Gina! A big hug from Italy.
@Celeste11100
5 жыл бұрын
Men can (and should) also try ! It'd be great if tradition was preserved by all of us, men and women, don't you think?
@fabriziodutto7508
5 жыл бұрын
@@Celeste11100 I surely agree, infact I've noticed that best professional chefs in the world are men. BTW, the woman here in Italy has been and, in some case, still are Queens of the house and Masters of the kitchen. I'm out for work from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. And my wife cook gorgeous meals for my children and for me every day. She's an housewife by choice, and if I dare to touch even a pan, she beats me... Sometime I cook too but, since I'm not used to, I mess up all the meals... I use BBQ sometime in summer weekends, this is my domain, and the only period when I'm allowed to cook something :-) On the contrary, woman at work here in Italy, usually go for frugal meals, buying junky foods at local big M or crowned ones, if you know what I mean... ;-) I usually go to a farmhouse near my office, to consume my meal (all woman there). Other than that, there's a problem here in Italy: woman's income, even for the same job position, is lower in respect to man's one, so usually if someone have to choose which one of the spouses stays home, if the woman is not more skilled or educated than her man, you could bet the choice is for the woman to stay home, for economical reasons (sorry, I don't want to be homofobic, same concepts should apply to gay couples too).These are the main reasons for my previous post. I'm sure your husband have time to cook for you and, knowing you won't beat him, I'm happy for him :-). Merry Christmas to all of you!
@Celeste11100
5 жыл бұрын
@@fabriziodutto7508 Haha, I know what you mean. I'm from Uruguay but my whole family is Italian and yes, women are the ones doing the cooking most of the time. Men in my family tend to do BBQs (as you do) in the summer as well but that's about it I think... If I have to be honest, I don't like to cook myself but as a working woman time is a big issue for doing elaborate meals. It happens everywhere.. During weekdays/working days is not that easy to find the time to cook properly, which is a pity really. By the way, where are you from in Italy? Which provincia/regione? (if you don't mind me to ask). We should probably be writing in Italian but your English is very good! (and it's easier for me to write in English as well although I can speak Italian) Spero che sia stato un Buon Natale per te e famiglia e vi auguro un felice anno nuovo!
@fabriziodutto7508
5 жыл бұрын
@@Celeste11100 Grazie per la tua risposta! I wish the same to you! We've had a wonderful time this Christmas, eating like Italian do, you know, for most of the day :-) Usually I don't share much private information about myself over the Internet for privacy reasons, BTW, I live in Cuneo/Piemonte. Avete ancora qualche parente qui?
I wish you were my grandma ! I remember my own Nona years ago. Love you , i love your singing , im trying to remember it as I cook I try to sing your song , your beautiful inside and out !!! God bless love you
I can watch Gina All Day😘 reminds me So much of my Aunts who I miss so much😇 GOD BLESS
God bless you mamma Gina. You are just like my mom. She baked for everyone. Her recipes would take all day to do. Thank you so much for giving me such a warm feeling of still having her with me.
So reminiscent of my childhood! I love this little lady..old school is still the best...made with love and blessings!!! I ,ve pick up her tips that have gotten lost along the way
Merry Christmas Gina!
I loved this Gina. I can't wait to make this for my mother. You are a great teacher and a lovely woman. Your family is very bless to have you.
@carmensantiago1208
3 жыл бұрын
She is so cute. Reminds me of my mom.
@carmensantiago1208
3 жыл бұрын
I will try to make this
Gina, we all adore and love you!!! I wish my grandmothers had been wonderful like you!! ❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏
I love this lady!!! I watch her every day and she makes me smile.
Gina, you and my nonna are, like, clones. Even the kitchen and mannerisms are the same. She is Sicilian.
@Silv1a
5 жыл бұрын
Shadows of Hiroshima nothing beats an Italian nonna. Gotta love them aye.
I made these last year with pistachios, almonds and dried sweet cherries; and boy were they a hit! People thought they were professionally made. Thank you so much for the recipe👍😊
@rosemaryheim2688
4 жыл бұрын
Four Seasons c
@mariliamello875
3 жыл бұрын
Will have to try your combinations of fruit. Sounds delicious. Thanks to Grandma Gina and your attempt of fruits. Thank you both
God bless you ,my Ginna.
I love you. You are adorable. Your recipes are wonderful. Everyone should have a grandmother like you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love it, watching grandmas do there thing.
I always wanted an authentic recipe for biscuits. Thank you grandma for all your recipes. I treasure them.
@mariliamello875
3 жыл бұрын
I meant biscotti, not biscuits
I could listen to Grandma Gina all day long. God bless you forever, Ms. Gina.
You make me miss my Grandmother. She was always cooking something special in the kitchen.
Thank you , I can't stop watching.!😍
nonna mi sei fatto ricordare a mia mamma, she used to talk, show us and make biscotti exactly like you..
Mi ricorda le mie due nonne. Her accented English, and sweet and patient nature. ❤
Mama Gina! I love biscotti, but it is expensive to buy in the grocery store. How nice to have a recipe that we can make our own at home, and have 10x the amount to eat and enjoy. The perfect snack to offer visitors with a cup of hot coffee. I don't drink it but the rest of the world does, so a nice snack to put together for them! You amaze me with your energy. You certainly do NOT look 84 years old. I only hope to look as vibrant and young as you do at 84! Thank you for making these wonderful recipes for us, Mama. We love and appreciate all that you do. Hugs to you, and God bless you.
I love this grand mother baking she is adorable 🌸🌸🌸🌸
@a.a.7464
4 жыл бұрын
Is this the grandma ?? Or a relative,??
She is a treasure And I'M SURE HER FAMILY KNOW...She is what a mother ,,grandmother,,Aunt,, sister..neighbor ,,GOOD WOMAN....is what life is about...her receipts are wonderful ...SHE is an angle of what kindness and love is about...her heart is as big as NJ TO ITALY.. HER faith shines from her heart..I have learned so much from her.....
I love this lady. She reminds me of my youth.
I just find this sweet lady today and I subscribed immediately! I'm really enjoying her cooking and she is just adorable!!! Benedizioni Signora Gina
Gina I forgot to mention: most biscotti dough is very sticky and hard to work with getting the logs on the tray. You showed us the absolute easiest way to do it with spoonfuls!! I never thought of that and never saw it either. Thank you again for the great time saving tips and shortcuts you give us ! PS - please ask Santa for parchment paper - you will love it (no pans to clean) !!! Love you! ⭕️❌⭕️❌⭕️❌
What a sweatheart.... reminds of my dear Lebanese motherinlaw (RIP)..... they put love into all their food....a joy to watch....she brings comfort .....❤
I will make your recipe and make some great coffee to enjoy them with my children who are grown and love biscotti! Your personality is a treasure!
God Bless whomever talked Gina into this ❤ She is a treasure thank you for sharing her
Mumm Deliciousl BISCOTI by the lovely Grandma Gina ..Thousands thanks ..she is so sweet and so lovely ..everything she cooks is great!!!! ..mumm its so good!! I love it ...God bless her always " BISCOTI WITH DRY FRUIT BY GRANDMA GINA".... MUMMM WITH COFFEE a plus !!!!😊☕
@retired201064
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you grandmother Gina, I’m going to practice this recipe and hopefully it will come out like yours. I will make it when my friend comes to visit me in Florida from New Jersey this year. Keep these recipes coming. ❤️🤗
Seniora Gina, I just watched your video of how to make biscotti and you are fabulous. I made biscotti before but I like your recipe much better. I just want to say I love you already and thank you for sharing your recipe. You have a beautiful and healthy 2020. I will make it tomorrow ( Jan. 3, 2020 ) My name is Minda Lubben and my husband is Daniel. We both love Biscotti. God Bless you.
I baked the biscotti last week. They turned out great! I used to have biscotti and other favorites growing up as a child. I am grateful to have the recipe and your tutorial. Thank you!
I made them and lord they turned out GREAT! Thank you Ms. Gina, we love you for the sweet person you are! Have a great day.
Gina , the world needs more people like you! God Bless You!
@socorrofredeluces829
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you grandma Gina for this beautiful recipe I’ll try this one!God bless you more!
I LOVE how nonna talks! Luckily I speak Italian so I have no problem following her instructions! She's very amusing!!!
She reminds me of my grandparents friend Helen. Enjoyed her cooking demonstration. Bet they taste great!
My imagination - I swear I can smell the heavenly aromas in that kitchen. I’m 80 years old, and Gina brings me way back to my youth. Both Grandmothers were from Italy. Gina - the body language, the accent, the love, the cooking and baking., oh yes, she brings me back with all my senses.
I love you, Gina. You make my heart and soul smile! Thank you for making me feel like I am in the kitchen with my Grandmother. Here’s to Italians! The greatest cooks in the world! ♥️
Thank you Grandma Gina for sharing your recipes. I am a new fan to your channel.🥰 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Nona, you are amazing! So glad to watch your videos!!!! Bacci!
Grandma I enjoy your dedication in baking and cooking . I can see how much you do a lot of hard work in your masterpiece . I will try your masterpiece so I can brag about it . We love you . God Bless you and family 🙏❤️🌹
Everyone loves you , dear Grandma.
Your cooking is what I am accustomed to growing up. Love your recipes. You are the real deal.
Love that giant white bowl with the scalloped edges. She uses it a lot!
Feliz Navidad...Everyone should be lucky enough to have a phenomenal Grandmother like yourself. I enjoy watching all your videos and recipes, you are a class act. I wish you the Merriest Christmas and the Happiest New Year to you and your family...God bless you always. Much Love Lizzy from Jersey!!!
She bakes love into her food. Thank you so much for this.
Italian grandmas are the best grandmas.
I never had grandparents, they passed before I was born, I just think you are so wonderful. I would love to have you as my grandmother. God Bless you.
You have inspired me to try new recipes, thank you!
Just made your biscotti Gina and they are delicious!! I just wish I was as good as your are at handling the dough. I floured my hands to help me form the logs, and I only used 3 eggs, because I misread the recipe. But they came out perfect and are delicious! My husband thanks you too!
This is hands-down the best biscotti recipe I ever tried. Thank you so much grandma!
I so enjoyed her video. She represents family, love and food.
Hi Gina. Hope you are all doing well with this crazy pandemic. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy watching you cook. You teach us all your wonderful recipes. Love it!!
I saw my first video of you today and I'm in love! What a great woman and beautiful food! Thank you!!
Man this brings me back to a simpler time when I was just a young boy and my grandma would make these for the family during Christmas time. Both sides of my family are from Italy, Naples, and Bari and parts of Sicily. Buon Natale to you and your family God bless 🙏🎄☕
Loved the way she showed how to do biscottis with fruit she is adorable I learned with her beautiful video nothing like the real old fashion hard working women cooking and teaching brought me back to so many wonderful memories thankyou hope she continues
Nonna , I missed your singing, continuing to sing while baking , Nonna ! Love ❤️ watching you . God bless you, stay safe and healthy.
She’s so adorable! Reminds me so much of mom ... thank you for the recipe!
Lovely, wonderful, beautiful Nonna! Another HIT!! I think I've got your 'secret,' Nonna....you put so much love in all you prepare and cook for your family (and for us to watch!!) You don't just 'throw stuff together...' you put your energy, skill and love into everything! Your family is so very lucky, Nonna, and I believe I've told you before, that I have adopted you as my own, so you are part of MY family, too! Bella Nonna!
I like your way of presenting the preparation you are so close to our heart
She cooked good and looks strong and healthy God bless you Miss Gina I like the way you cook and bake
I just love her. 🌹
im happy how mama is cooking. wonderful and the fun part it all looks so easy! no sweat!
Nona Gina, you are a breath of fresh air! I love the way you teach, your recipes are tasty but best of all, your personality lifts our spirits! God bless you! 💝
Oh my Gosh, I just did a quick search for a biscotti recipe and found Grandma Gina's. I made in in approximately 15 mins prep time and as she said 20-25mins cooking time. WONDERFUL! I only made 1/2 batch and it made a lot of biscotti biscuits. Also, I used gold raisons, cranberries and slivered almonds. Honestly, I am absolutely THRILLED with this recipe! THANK YOU GRANDMA GINA! I can't wait to watch and try your other recipes! I'd love to post a pic but not sure how. You would be proud! By the way, my husband usually ONLY eats chocolate...but he was my guinea pig this afternoon....tried my biscotti and loves them!
@BuonAPetitti
5 жыл бұрын
You can post a photo on Instagram @buonapetitti I would love to see it.
"We'll just make a little bit." Pulls out most gigantic bowl she has. 😍😍😍
@kieronstump
3 жыл бұрын
God bless her she used to make a lot today I just make a little bit😘To Nonna
@ruthiemay4799
3 жыл бұрын
@@kieronstump I'd love to make her recipes but my cooking/baking days are over. 😢😢😢
Shes so cute and she has learned english well 😊😁 God Bless you!!
Hi Gina!!! My husband said finally a Italian who cooks like his Nonna and his mother. Tasty simple foods so delicious and healthy!! He has also came here from Italy. Thank you for all the Italian songs you sing. GOD BLESS YOU!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰