Pistachio & mixed-spice biscotti
- 09.03.2017
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Recipe «Pistachio & mixed-spice biscotti» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 45 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 140g pistachio kernels, 155g caster sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp finely grated orange rind, 1/4 tsp mixed spice , 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 265g plain flour, sifted , Plain flour, extra, to dust, Espresso coffee, to serve.
Ingredients:
- 140g pistachio kernels
- 155g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp finely grated orange rind
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 265g plain flour, sifted
- Plain flour, extra, to dust
- Espresso coffee, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Spread the pistachio kernels over a second baking tray. Cook in preheated oven for 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Use an electric beater to beat together the sugar, eggs, orange rind, mixed spice, cinnamon and ginger in a large bowl until thick and pale.
- Add the flour and pistachio kernels. Use a wooden spoon and then your hands to mix until well combined.
- Turn the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions. Shape each portion into a log about 20cm long. Place logs on prepared tray.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until firm to the touch and cooked through. Remove biscuit logs from the oven and set aside on the tray for 1 hour to cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 140°C. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Use a serrated knife to cut the biscuit logs into 1cm thick slices. Place the slices in a single layer on the prepared trays. Bake, turning the slices and swapping trays halfway through cooking, for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve with espresso coffee.