espresso biscotti

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review
Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

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

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For espresso biscotti

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    espresso powder, fine ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3/4 c
    sugar or splenda (or less to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated orange zest
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3/4 c
    natural almonds, toasted and chopped

How To Make espresso biscotti

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    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.
  • 5
    Arrange the logs on a buttered and floured baking sheet approximately 3 inches apart.
  • 6
    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.
  • 7
    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 baked to your liking.
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