Ginger Biscotti with Pistachios
- 2/3 cup whole almonds, toasted (about 3 ounces)
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pistachios (about 3 ounces)
- 1 egg, beaten to blend (glaze)
- Butter and flour large baking sheet.
- Finely grind almonds with flour, ginger and baking powder in processor.
- Beat butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended.
- Add orange peel, egg and vanilla and beat well.
- Add dry ingredients and beat until just blended.
- Stir in pistachios.
- Divide dough in half.
- Using floured hands, roll each half on lightly floured surface into 1/2-inch log.
- Arrange logs on prepared sheet, spacing 4 inches apart.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Brush dough logs with some of egg glaze.
- Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- Bake until deep golden brown and firm to touch, about 30 minutes (logs will spread during baking).
- Transfer baking sheet to rack and cool logs 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300F.
- Using serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Arrange slices cut side down on baking sheet.
- Bake until deep golden on top, about 12 minutes.
- Turn biscotti over and bake until deep golden, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer biscotti to rack and cool completely.
- (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
whole almonds, cake flour, ground ginger, baking powder, unsalted butter, golden brown sugar, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, pistachios, egg
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ginger-biscotti-with-pistachios-4088 (may not work)