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crispy, buttery biscocho on a plate
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3.28 from 18 votes

Biscocho

Crispy, buttery Biskotso is a delicious breakfast or snack treat with coffee or tea. This twice-baked bread is easy to make and the perfect use for day-old bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces pandesal rolls
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  • Using a serrated knife, trim off the top and bottom of the pandesal very thinly and cut each roll into halves, about ½-inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter and sugar and stir until smooth.
  • Spread the butter-sugar mixture thinly on each side of the bread slices.
  • Arrange the coated bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake in a 200 F oven for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until dry and crunchy.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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Notes

  • As the twice-baked method is meant to draw out moisture, it's best to start with day-old bread that is already beginning to dry out.
  • Cut the rolls into about ½-inch thick; the thicker the slices, the longer the bake time.
  • For a nice sugary crust, use softened and not melted butter.
  • Although you can use regular pandesal, try to use the Baliwag variety if you can. They have a deep yellow color and sweet, rich flavor that work really well in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Calcium: 9mg