Walnut Biscotti

Biscotti also known as cantuccini, are Italian twice baked biscuits. They are usually dipped into coffee or hot chocolate and can be found at most of Italian coffee shops. They are usually made of almonds and baked into crispy cookies that goes well when dip into a cup of strong coffee.

I bought a packet of walnuts and decided to bake walnut biscotti. The toasted walnut in this biscotti add nuttyness to the oblong shaped biscuits. The twice baked process rendered a dry and crunchy cookies which makes it perfect to dip into my hot chocolate. I love the sounds of the cookie when i snap them into two that,s how crunch the cookies are...the way they should be. Every Italian nonn have their own version of baking biscotti be it with almonds,raisins,pistachio or even with chocolate. My walnut biscotti is a no frill easy and simple to make. I'm ending the post now as i need a big mug of hot chocolate to enjoy my delicious walnut biscotti...chow peeps

Ingredients

2 cups + 3 tbsp all purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup butter,room temperature
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs,room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

For The Egg Wash

1 egg white
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp granulated white sugar



Methods

Preheat oven at 350'F or 176'C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Keep aside.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour,baking soda,baking powder,salt and chopped walnuts. Keep aside.

In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes. Beat in butter and vanilla for another 1 minute.

Reduce speed to low and gradually, add the flour mixture. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat until well mixed.

Lightly dust a clean working surface with flour and knead the dough. The dough will be sticky, sprinkle the remaining 3 tbsp flour and continue kneading. Shape the dough into 2 (8x2 inch) logs.

Place the logs 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking tray and flatten the surface slightly . Combine egg white with water and brush over the log. Sprinkle with granulated white sugar.

Bake in a preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10-15 minutes on baking tray.

Using a sharp knife, cut the logs diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange on baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes on the same oven temperature until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in an airtight container.