WHOLE WHEAT ALMOND BISCOTTI

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Made with whole wheat and oat flours, this whole grain biscotti is a nourishing backpack or breakfast snack. It is exclente with various dried fruits; figs, dates or apricots.

Provided by Chef Glaucia

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 22 biscotti, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened (no substitute )
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs or 3 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract or 8 drops almond oil
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/3 cup oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole almond, unblanched
1 cup dried fruits, chopped (figs, dates or apricots ) (optional) or 1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
  • Add vanilla and almond extract and beat until combined.
  • Mix in almonds and dried fruits or chocolate chips ( if desired ).
  • Stir in combined flours, salt and baking powder.
  • Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Flatten the log, using wet hands, until about 2-inches thick.
  • Bake the log for 20 minutes in a 350°F preheated oven.
  • Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
  • Bake slices in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • Note: You can skip the use of oat flour and use another 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 64.9, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 3.3

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