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Italian Grandma Makes Biscotti with Walnuts

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BISCOTTI with Walnuts:
½ pound Butter (2 sticks)
2 cups Sugar
5 extra large Eggs
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
5 cups All Purpose Flour
5 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 cup Whole Milk
1 – 1½ cups chopped Walnuts

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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast 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 enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys 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 and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.

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.

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35 Comments

  2. Elizabeth Csillag

    Grandma is sooo cute. She makes me smile every time. WONDERFUL! Reminds me of my Jewish Grandma
    Best health to you. Sending love

  6. Darnell Dunaway

    My dearly departed neighbor, Rose Marie Ligotino, taught this southern gal how to make biscotti. She always said mine was better. I used butter…she used oil. When I was younger, I would make 3 batches at a time. Coconut pecan, white chocolate chips w/ craisins & nuts, and chocolate with nuts.
    I love watching you cook dear Gina. God bless you and your family.

  10. Michele

    Love your channel,bought the cookbook last year! Best meatball and sauce( gravy) recipes ever. Have basil plants under grow lights for winter and they are doing well. Thanks Michele from Florida

  13. Kim Edge

    I just made these! I only made half the recipe and I added dried cranberries (craisins) to the walnut dough for one loaf. They are both very good! My slices browned a little more slowly but I forgot to take out the parchment paper for the slices. The toasting really adds to the flavor. I will be baking these again! 🙂 Thank you, Grandma Gina! ♥ Here's an early Happy Valentine's Day! ♥

  19. Jade

    You are a ray of sunshine Gina. You always make me happy . I love to hear you sing. Congratulations on 1 M subscribers . That is 1M people who you make happy . Quite a huge accomplishment . 💖🧡

  20. Sylvia Lamprecht

    Hello Gina. And there she goes again! Glad to see you again all good and well. And all ready and baking. That looks delicious. Thankyou so much for your hard work that you put in, so that we can choose to make it or watch the beautiful Lady do it for us. Enjoy and God bless you and your family. 🤗☕🌻

  22. Carmela Sortino

    Hi Gina. I am a new subscriber. We are originally from Bari. I lost my mom a month ago and finding you has been a blessing sent from God. I cooked with her all the time and she did the same recipes as you do and in the same way. Thank you for keeping the traditions alive. And thank you for helping me. God Bless you and your family.

  26. MarsBars

    These look absolutely delicious as well as not difficult. I plan to try these, can taste them through the screen with my coffee. Also am already thinking about substituting ground almonds and almond extract 🙂

  27. Anna Pagliaruli

    Gina devi scrivere anche in Italiano tutti gli ingredienti altrimenti noi non possiamo farli…..ti voglio bene 💚🤍❤

  31. Sylvia Lamprecht

    Hi Gina! Me again. I just want to know if you ever use recipies or do you just remember everything you learned from your mother growing up. God bless you and your family. Have a great day.🤗🌻

  32. Mommy Harris

    Love you Noni Gina! I was not able to get the opportunity to cook with my Italian Mother in Law, so watching you cook these dishes makes me feel thankful that I can still indulge my own Italian family with authentic recipes.

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