Mosaic Biscotti
- 3 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 egg white for glaze
- 2 cups granulated sugar, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons for glaze
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups skinned or unskinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups whole, unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the eggs, egg yolks, and 2 cups sugar on medium speed until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, followed by the dry ingredients and then the chocolate and nuts, until the dough is thoroughly mixed.
- Preheat the oven to 325F.
- Lightly grease two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or butter or line with parchment.
- Using floured hands, divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion of the dough into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 10 inches long.
- Place 2 of the logs on one of the baking sheets, 3 inches apart, and 3 of the logs on the second baking sheet, also 3 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg white with a fork until frothy.
- With a pastry brush, glaze each log with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Bake the logs until they are lightly golden brown, firm to the touch, and just beginning to crack slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Rotate the sheets 180 degrees halfway through the baking time to ensure even browning.
- Allow the logs to cool on the baking sheets on a wire rack until they are cool to the touch, about 40 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 200F.
- With a sharp, serrated knife, slice the biscotti slightly on the bias into 1/4-inch wide slices.
- Lay the slices on the baking sheets in a single layer.
- Return them to the oven and cook for 20 minutes more, or until they are toasted, dry, and crisp.
- Cool the biscotti completely on the sheets, then store them in an airtight container kept in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
flour, baking powder, kosher salt, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, pistachios
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/mosaic-biscotti (may not work)