CARDAMOM CORNMEAL BISCOTTI
Steps:
- DOUGH 1. Stir together the flour, cornmeal, cardamom, and baking powder. Set aside. 2. Place the raisins on a cutting board. Using a chefs knife dipped in very hot water and then dried, cut into 1/4 inch dice. Set aside. 3. In electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth and lightened, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then beat for 1 minute more. 4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and blend in the flour mixture, then the almonds. Remove the bowl from the machine, and using a large rubber spatula, fold in the raisins. Scrape down the bow], cover the dough with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2. hours. Baking 5. Position the shelves in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat to 350°, Dab the corners of 2 jelly roll pans with butter and line the pans with baking parchment. 6. Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into two thin logs, 12 inches long and about 1 inch wide. Place the logs on the pans, spacing them about 5 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. To ensure even browning, toward the end of baking time rotate the pans fop to bottom and front to back. Remove from the oven and let rest on the pans until cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Toasting: 7. Reduce the oven temperature to 250°. Place each log on a cutting board or other flat surface. Using a serrated knife, ctit into 4-inch-thick slices and place them flat side down on the pans. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn the slices over and bake for 3 minutes longer or until the edges begin to brown. Let rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks. Storage: Store in an airtight container, layered between strips of wax paper, for up to 3 weeks. These cookies may be frozen. from: great cookies
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