Susan's Biscotti

Baker | Indoor Vendor | Year Round
Susan Allan, Baker
CANADIAN STYLE BISCOTTI
HAND MADE IN OWEN SOUND
I completed the Culinary Management program at Georgian College several years ago.  My strong subject was baking.  I always had a preference for simple recipes.  One summer I was baking for some family friends to feed the volunteers at their garden.  I found a simple recipe for Chocolate Walnut Orange Biscotti.  I ran out of ingredients, because the man of the house, Bill, kept sneaking more of them.  I had also been baking other things, and had lemons and cranberries on hand.  A light went off and I thought I could substitute lemons for oranges, and currants for chocolate.  It worked!  Soon afterward I developed another two flavours.
The word biscotti is Italian and means twice baked.  I actually bake my biscotti three times.  Biscotti originate in Italy, and are often made with almonds as well as anise and is enjoyed with anisette (an alcoholic drink).  The moisture is baked out of them and they are always crunchy.  This makes them ideal to serve with a beverage, such as coffee or tea but as well with wines and liqueurs.  On this point I think we can diverge from the traditional pairings and flavours of Italy, to our own inventions, to pair with local wines, for example.  This can be a very fun and rewarding process.
Chef Bevan had me take my biscotti to the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market.  I brought about 60 biscotti and sold them all early!  The next week I brought more, they all sold!  By the third week I brought enough because I still had several left at the end of the day.
I have since expanded and have 11 available flavours; Lemon-Cranberry, Double Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut Orange, Almond & White Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin Cinnamon Praline, Smarties or M&Ms, Green Tea with Lemon & Currants, Dark Chocolate with Coffee & Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate Orange, Gingerbread, Gingerbread with White Chocolate, and Pumpkin Pie with White Chocolate.  I do all my baking at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, in their certified inspect kitchen.  I really like all the people there, and would consider myself a member of the Church.  My business is centered at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market.  I also have biscotti available at Heartwood Home, The Bean Cellar, The Roxy Theatre, Civil Kat Coffee, Buff Bistro, and other locations.  Business is gradually expanding.
Please do come to see me at the Market on Saturdays from 8am to 12:30pm.  I would be delighted to see you, and always like to talk about biscotti!

Try These Great Flavours!

Lemon Cranberry
Double Chocolate
Chocolate Walnut Orange
Almond & White Chocolate
Oatmeal Raisin Cinnamon Praline
Smarties / M&Ms
Green Tea with Lemon & Currants
Dark Chocolate with Coffee & Cinnamon
Dark Chocolate Orange
Gingerbread
Gingerbread with White Chocolate
Pumpkin Pie with White Chocolate

Contact Us
at the Market
Saturdays - year round
Susan's Biscotti is located in Owen Sound, and sells at the Owen Sound Farmers' Market every Saturday, year round.  Her Biscotti can also be found at local stores in the Owen Sound area.