Posted by trailrunner AL 8 on Thu, Jan 24, 08 at 20:23
(notice these have no fat..they are very very good and easy to make)
Biscotti Di Prato
3 3/4 C all purpose flour (stirred till fluffy before measuring)
2 C sugar
1 tsp double acting baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 lrg eggs
2 egg yolks (from large eggs)
1 tsp vanilla ( or 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond extract if using
almonds)
1 2/3 c almonds or hazle nuts coarsley chopped and litely toasted.
eggwash
Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
whisk together eggs, yolks and extracts, add eggs, etc to flour mixture and
stir until a dough forms (looks like it can never happen... but keep
working it...it will. (pretty soft I used a spatula to shaoe logs)
add nuts. Divide into fourths and
shape each piece into a 11 x 2 in. log ( make it "tall" as they flatten
while baking) Place on parchment lined baking sheets, brush with egg
wash (egg yolk whisked with 1 T water). Bake at 350 for 35 min and cool 5-10
min. Slice 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick on diagonal. Place on clean baking sheets ( cut side
down) and bake 10 or 12 minutes at 275. turn pieces over and bake another
10 minutes. If you want to make them extra fancy, dip half a slice in
melted chocolate and sprinkle with finly chopped nuts. You can make bigger
'scottis by making two thicker logs, but be sure to leave room for spread.
Best dipped in tea or coffee....or best yet in a sweet dessert wine!
