Nonna’s Calabrian Mustazzuole Recipe - Honey Cookie / Biscotti (e90)

In this episode, Nonna Mia demonstrates her Southern Italian, honey cookie recipe. As is the case with regional cookies, the recipe, the name and other nuisances vary from region to region. You might see them called Mustazzuole, or Mustaccioli, and the like, and they might come in special shapes or designs. Whichever way, they are delicious. They are definitely a family favourite. Ingredients: - 6 cups flour plus extra for dusting the board - honey 1 1/3 cups - fig honey 1 1/3 cups* - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/4 tsp cloves - 1/4 tsp nutmeg - zest of a lemon - pinch of salt - 1 Tablespoon baking powder - 4 eggs 1 yolk for brushing at the end - 1 cup roasted almonds (optional) - coarse sugar or sprinkles (optional) Nonna loves to create a “nest“ with her flour and prepare her dough the traditional way, but you may of course use a standing mixer. She creates a 5-cup nest and adds to its center, the honey, spices, zest, salt, baking powder and eggs, using he