Monday 23 September 2013

Biscotti - Italia baking!

Italia! Coffee! Biscotti!!

EASY!!

This was a Paul Hollywood (God) recipe and was deeeeee-lish. I made orange, hazelnut and raisin, but you could make whatever flavour you like.

The method and recipe is super simple...

Ingredients:

  • 250g plain flour
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 3 large free range happy eggs
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Flavourings of your choice - 200g nuts and 150g dried fruit as a guide. Can be substituted with lots of nuts, more fruit, chocolate chunks etc...
  • Zest of an orange or a lemon (optional)
Method:
  • mix the flour, baking powder and sugar together, then bind to a dough with the eggs. It will be slumpy and a bit wet, but fear not...
 Add the flavourings and knead the dough lightly so it holds the fillings in.

Plonk it (floured so you can handle it) in 2 log shapes on a baking sheet...

Bake it at 140 (fan) for 25 minutes until risen slightly and firmed. Then cool slightly and slice with a sharp, serrated knife into 1cm slices. Lay these flat on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes more, then turn and bake a third time for 10-15 minutes.

Enjoy!!!!

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