Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 1:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pistachios*
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
* You may substitute with almonds or hazelnuts
Step 2:
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. This will be your "dry" mix.
Step 3:
Beat sugar and eggs in bowl until thick. This takes about 1-2 minutes. Then add vanilla extract. This is your "wet" mix.
Step 4:
Add wet mix to dry mix until combined. Fold in chopped pistachios.
Step 5:
Place dough on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Form into log shape. Bake for 25 minutes.
Step 6:
Take log out of oven, let cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. In the meantime, reduce over temperature to 325 degrees.
Step 7:
After log cools, cut diagonally in about 3/4 inch sections. Use a "serrated knife" to cut diagonally. When cutting, do not press down to cut. Cut back and forth, and let the knife gradually make the cut. After, place biscotti cut-side down on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Turn over slices, then bake for another 10 minutes.
Final:
ENJOY!
See my Projects page for instructions on home-made Instant coffee bags!
