Made from Scratch Biscotti is a Holiday Traditional at My House

Packed into colorful boxes or tins and festive glass jars, home made biscotti are fantastic (and impressive) gifts for family, friends and neighbors.

Cappucino Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. strong brewed espresso, cooled

• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. milk

• 1 large egg yolk

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts or walnuts (optional)

• 1/2 cup small semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

In an electric mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment (or food processor), blend together the flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves.

In a small bowl, whisk together the espresso, milk, yolk and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and mix until a dough is formed.

Add the nuts and chocolate chips and mix well.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead several times, and divide in half.

Turn dough onto a buttered and floured baking sheet, shape into a flattened 12” x 2” log.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to 325F.

Cut dough on the diagonal and bake each side for 5 or 6 minutes. Remove to a rack and allow to cool.

Yields 32-36 biscotti.

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bon appetit