Cornmeal Biscotti with Cranberries and Pistachios
- 2 2/3 cups (12 ounces) all-purpose flour, more for rolling
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, plus 1 lightly beaten egg for brushing
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges
- 3 tablespoons medium-grind cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350F.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a nonstick liner.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and butter.
- Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- With the motor running, add the 2 whole eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the pistachios, cranberries, and orange zest, and mix on low speed until blended.
- Add the cornmeal and mix again to blend.
- Add the reserved flour mixture and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together in a ball, about 20 seconds.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a log about 12 inches long.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and press to flatten the log to a 1-inch thickness.
- Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake until the log is just firm to the touch, about 50 minutes.
- Let cool for 20 minutes, then use a serrated knife to slice the log diagonally at 3/4-inch intervals.
- (The slices may look a little underdone at the center, which is okay.)
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip the biscotti over, return to the oven, and bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes longer.
- They will still be somewhat soft but will harden as they cool.
- Cool on a rack.
- Stored in an airtight container, these biscotti will keep for at least a week.
flour, baking powder, kosher salt, sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, pistachios, cranberries, oranges, cornmeal, turbinado sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cornmeal-biscotti-with-cranberries-and-pistachios-388353 (may not work)