It's crazy how much you will pay for one biscotti at a coffee shop or bakery. I much prefer to make them myself and store them in the freezer - then I get to savour one of these twice-baked Italian cookies, (dunked in my coffee!) any time I want!
They are simple enough to make but there are a few steps to follow and, of course, you have to take a little extra time to bake them first in log form, and then sliced into fingers. The effort is well worth it and the flavour is fantastic. And hey, dark chocolate and almonds? Practically health food!
Double Chocolate Biscotti
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
1 cup golden raisins
These are by far the best biscottis I've ever had. They would be well worth the effort!
Posted by: Lise | February 22, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Wow! That's look delicious! I'll ask my wife if she can make me some of that this weekend! Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: ask doctor online | February 25, 2010 at 11:39 AM