Biscotti is a plural of biscotto. The word originates from Latin word biscoctus, meaning "twice-cooked/baked." It defined oven baked goods that were baked twice, so they were very dry and could be stored for long periods of time. Such nonperishable food was particularly useful during journeys and wars.
Biscotti can be made with any dry fruits and nuts of your choice. Here it is made with white chocolate, cherries, cashews and walnuts.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, ½ cup white flour, 2 cups wheat flour, pinch of salt, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chopped cashews and walnuts, 1 cup dry cherries, 1cup white baking chocolate cut into small pieces, 1 tbsp cooking oil.
Method:
Preheat oven to 350degree F (200 degree C). Beat eggs and sugar till well blended. Add flours, salt, baking powder and vanilla and make the dough. Add nuts, fruit and chocolate chunks to the dough. Make a log of 3 inches by 9 inches but half an inch thick. Place on baking sheet and bake for about 25 – 30 minutes. Take it out. Slice it and bake other side for about 20 minutes. Cool and serve. Dip it in a glass of milk or a cup of hot coffee to relish it.
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