Pistachio Biscotti
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup ground almonds (about 4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (about 5 ounces)
- Line a large heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter with the sugars, vanilla and orange zest until creamy.
- Beat in the egg.
- Mix in the flour, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon and alt.
- Stir in the pistachios.
- Form the dough into two 12-inch logs and wrap in wax paper.
- Place on a small baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Unwrap the logs and set them on the prepared baking sheet at least 3 inches apart.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and dry to the touch.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes, then cut the logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
- Line the baking sheet with fresh parchment and arrange the biscotti on the paper without touching each other.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on a rack.
unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, orange zest, egg, flour, ground almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, pistachios
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pistachio-biscotti (may not work)