Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Chocolate hazelnut Biscotti, with its delectable combination of rich chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, is a seasonal delight that’s impossible to resist.

Biscotti, known as “twice-baked” cookies in Italian, are beloved for their crunchy texture and versatility. Whether you’re dunking them in a steaming cup of coffee, savoring them with a glass of wine, or enjoying them on their own, biscotti offer the perfect blend of comfort and flavor.

Here are five essential tips to help you make perfect biscotti:

1. Proper Dough Handling: Use a gentle hand when mixing the dough. Overmixing can result in tough biscotti. Just mix until the ingredients are combined. If you’re adding mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in with a spatula.
2. Chill the Dough: After forming the dough into logs, chill them for about 15-30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to handle and prevents excessive spreading during the first bake.
3. Uniform Slicing: When it comes time to slice the logs into biscotti, use a sharp knife and try to cut them as evenly as possible. This ensures that they bake uniformly, so you won’t end up with some underbaked and some overbaked biscotti.
4. Double Baking: Biscotti get their characteristic crunch from the double-baking process. After the first bake, slice the logs, and then bake the individual biscotti for the second time. The first bake sets the shape, and the second bake crisps them up. Be sure to flip them halfway through the second bake to ensure even browning on both sides.
5. Variety of Flavors: Don’t be afraid to get creative with flavors. You can experiment with different mix-ins like dried fruits, various nuts, or even spices like cinnamon or citrus zest. These additions can add delightful twists to your biscotti and make them unique to your taste.

Equipment you may need to make this recipe:

1. Mixing Bowls
2. Whisk
3. Measuring Cups
4. Measuring Spoons
5. Sifter or Fine-Mesh Strainer
6. Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
7. Silicone Spatula
8. Baking Sheets
9. Cooling Rack

With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to baking perfect biscotti that are both delicious and visually appealing. Happy baking!

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Biscotti, known as "twice-baked" cookies in Italian, are beloved for their crunchy texture and versatility. Whether you're dunking them in a steaming cup of coffee, savoring them with a glass of wine, or enjoying them on their own, biscotti offer the perfect blend of comfort and flavor.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Cuisine Italian

Servings 24 biscotti

Ingredients

  

• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g sugar
• 100 g oil neutral
• 1 orange zested
• 290 g flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 100 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 100 g roasted hazelnuts chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Using a mixer, beat the eggs, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth and lighter in colour.
• Slowly mix in the oil and orange zest and beat until well combined.
• On low speed, beat in the flour mixture until just combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and roasted hazelnuts.
• Divide the dough in two and form two separate logs on the prepared baking sheet. The logs should be around 10-12" by 2-3". Handling the dough is easiest with wet hands.
• Bake the logs for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
• Allow the logs to cool for at least 15 minutes.
• Using a serrated knife, slice the logs into slices around ¾" thick. Place the slices back onto the baking sheet cut-side down.
• Bake for about 10 minutes. Flip each biscotti. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
• Allow to cool completely.

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