ESPRESSO BISCOTTI

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Alright, I'll admit it, I have a thing for biscotti and a special thing for coffee biscotti. These make very nice gifts at Holiday time packaged in or with a latte mug :D

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons espresso powder, fine ground
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons of grated orange zest
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup natural almonds, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer, mix together the all-purpose flour, ground espresso powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt and orange zest.
  • In another bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla. Add all at once to the dry ingredients and beat until a dough is formed.
  • Stir in the toasted chopped almonds.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead it into a ball.
  • Halve it and form each half into a log 12 inches by 2 inches.
  • Arrange the logs on a buttered and floured baking sheet approximately 3 inches apart.
  • Bake the logs in the middle of oven for 35 minutes or until they are lightly browned and firm all over.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • On a cutting board, cut the logs diagonally into slices one inch thick.
  • Position the slices on baking sheet and return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes on each side or until golden throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.9

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