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chocolate pistachio cranberry biscotti.


chocolate pistachio cranberry biscotti.

1 cup whole pistachio nuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Using the paddle attachment on a mixer, mix the baking powder, salt, flour, cocoa powder and sugar.
2. Add in the eggs on at a time mixing well after each addition.
3. Knead the dough until it incorporates to form a ball.
4. Add the nuts and cranberries and knead somemore.
5. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a flat log, about 2 inches wide.
6. Bake in a 150 degree preheated oven for 35 minutes.
7. Slice thinly using a serrated knife after it has cooled completely.
8. Lay them out on a tray and bake further for 10-15 mins.

enjoy with a good dose of hot tea. =)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

How did it actually taste?

Clara said...

i wasnt really happy with it to honest. not sure if its singapore's humid weather or something but they didnt stay crisp for long. the taste however was good! more improvements to be made!