Mocha-Hazelnut Biscotti
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blanched hazelnuts
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, then beat in the hazelnuts.
- Divide the dough in half and put on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly dust your hands and the dough with flour, then shape each piece into an 11-by-2-inch log, about 5 inches apart.
- Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until puffed and set, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer the logs to a cutting board.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Slice the logs crosswise 1/2 inch thick.
- Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and bake, turning the cookies halfway through, until dry, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack to cool completely (they will harden as they cool).
- Photograph by Johnny Miller
flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, blanched hazelnuts
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mocha-hazelnut-biscotti-recipe.html (may not work)