Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Holiday Biscotti


Holiday Biscotti
(adapted from a recipe by Giada De Laurentis)

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (room temperature)
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 large eggs
3/4 c. pistachios or pecans, coarsely chopped
2/3 c. dried cranberries
1 c. white chocolate chips (to add to dough)
12 oz. white chocolate, melted (for dipping)
Coloured sugar crystals for decoration


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line large baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Whisk flour and baking powder to blend. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, sugar, lemon zest and salt in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat until just blended. Gently mix in cranberries, nuts and white chocolate chips.

Form dough into a log about 12" long and 3" wide on the baking sheet. Bake until light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, place the log on a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, carefully cut into 1/2" to 3/4" thick slices. Place slices flat on baking sheet. Bake about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack.

Melt chocolate gently in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly. Dip half the biscotti in the chocolate, removing excess. Place on rack set over a baking sheet to catch the drips. Sprinkle with coloured sugar crystals. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to a month.

Enjoy with hot chocolate, tea or coffee.


2 comments:

  1. I think I had some of these at your sister's place, albeit without the chocolate dipping. They were delicious!

    PS: I have a big crush on Giada. Do you know her?

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  2. Glad you liked them!

    Re Giada, I have a crush on her too.

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