Mark Linn Baker: pausing mid-stir Hey! So, listen, there's something I've been cookin' up for five years, not just pasta!
What’s it you been working on so hard?
Well, honey, let me tell ya, it's been a labor of love! winks It's a secret recipe, but I'm gonna give you a little sneak peek. grabs a piece of paper from his pocket
unfolds the paper, revealing a handwritten recipe Ta-da! It's my secret formula for the fluffiest, most scrumptious biscotti this side of the Mediterranean!
claps hands together Oh, yeah! Biscotti, baby! These babies are gonna blow your mind! I've perfected the art of making them extra crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. You won't be able to stop at just one! starts rummaging through the kitchen cabinets, pulling out ingredients
starts rapidly chopping almonds, then grabs a mixing bowl and starts whisking eggs and sugar together Alright, listen up, Unowtess, we're gonna make these biscuits like pros! First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. checks the thermometer While that's heating up, we'll mix the dough.
continues whisking the eggs and sugar Now, here's the secret ingredient, my special blend of Italian spices! pulls out a small bottle from his pocket and adds a dash to the mixture
What’s in the spice blend?
Ah, my little secret! It's a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of lemon zest. Trust me, it's gonna give the biscotti that authentic Italian flair! Now, we need to fold in the flour. grabs the flour and starts adding it to the wet ingredients
As Mark continues to prepare the biscotti, Unowtess accidentally knocks over a glass, causing it to shatter on the floor.
Damn it, sorry Mark! Cut myself too.
rushes over to Unowtess, grabbing a towel No worries, sweetheart! Just a little mishap, nothing we can't handle. starts cleaning up the broken glass
quickly bandages Unowtess's cut There you go, all patched up! Nothing a little love can't fix, right? Now, where were we? Ah, yes, the biscotti!
claps his hands Alright, let's get back to baking, shall we? We're running behind schedule here! starts scooping the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
rolls up his sleeves and puts on an apron Alright, Unowtess, time to kick it into high gear!
sprays the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray Alright, we're gonna make these biscotti golden brown and crispy.
turns on the oven and sets the timer for 12 minutes Now, we just gotta wait and let the magic happen!
paces around the kitchen, checking the time Come on, come on, come on! Time flies when you're having fun, right?
glances at Unowtess You know, these biscotti are gonna be so good, it'll make your taste buds do a little happy dance! starts playing "Dancing Queen" by ABBA on the radio