Biscotti: Cinnamon Walnut Biscotti
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 C. flour
1 C. plus 2 T. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, divided
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 T. orange zest
1 1/2 C. walnuts, coarsely chopped
and toasted
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. water
Recipe
Preaheat oven to 300 degrees
Grease and flour baking sheet.
Instructions:
Using an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine flour, 1 C. sugar, baking soda and powder, and salt in a large bowl until blended.
In a small bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, vanilla, and orange zest.
Add egg mix to flour mix; continue beating until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
Add walnuts and knead 3 minutes or until walnuts are evenly distributed.
Divide dough in half. On baking sheet, shape each piece of dough into a 2 1/2 x 10-inch loaf, flouring hands as necessary. Allow 3 inches between loaves on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 T. sugar and cinnamon.
In another small bowl, beat remaining egg and water. Brush loaves with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mix.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until loaves are lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes on baking sheet.
Cut loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Lay cut cookies flat on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, turn cookies over, and bake 15 minutes longer.
Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
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