Chocolate, Hazelnut, Orange Biscotti
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Wheat
- Contains Nuts
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 6oz caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 9oz plain flour, plus extra for shaping
- 1oz cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 3oz toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 2oz dark chocolate chips
- Baking tray
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 150°C. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Attach the hand mixer attachment to the power base, then assemble the beaters. Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Select power, starting on speed 1, increasing to speed 4 until mixture is pale in colour and thick about 1 minute.
Step 3
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into egg mixture. Select power, begin mixing on speed 1, increasing to speed 3, mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
While still mixing, add zest, hazelnuts, and chocolate chips.
Step 5
Spoon dough onto prepared tray in the shape of a loaf sized approximately 35cm x12cm, using extra flour to aid shaping. Transfer to oven and bake for 50 minutes.
Step 6
After 50 minutes, turn oven to 135°C. Remove loaf from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Once dough has cooled down slightly, slice loaf into 1cm thick slices using a serrated knife. Divide individual slices between both baking sheets and place back in the oven for 25 minutes.
Step 8
Allow biscotti to cool down completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy with tea or coffee.