Crispy and crunchy biscotti with nutty and fruity flavour
Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup pistachios
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/8 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp zest of orange or sweet lime
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl mix flour and baking powder and sieve. In another bowl, beat the egg lightly. Then add in sugar and salt.
Beat until the mixture is fluffy. Add in vanilla essence and mix.
Add in zest, flour and baking powder mix, until well combined.
Then add pistachios and cranberries. Mix until it form a dough. Dust your hands and counter top, Now transfer the dough to a floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal portions, roll into a flat log shape. Place this in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 160°C for 30 minutes on the lower tray till its firm. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Now use serrated knife to cut it diagonally into thin slices.
Arrange these in lined baking tray and bake it for150°C for 12 minutes (6 minutes for each side) or until slightly golden brown.
Cool it completely and store it in a airtight container.