Cranberry-Hazelnut Biscotti

[JulieM]

I found this recipe in Bon Appetit. I have two questions for the biscotti experts out there if you can help. First, do you think this sounds like a good recipe, even though it is oil free? And do you think I could substitute the unbleached all purpose flour for whole wheat pastry flour? Here's the recipe:

CRANBERRY-HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

2 lg. eggs
1 C sugar
1 t (packed) grated orange peel
1 t vanilla
2 C unbleached all purpose flour
1 t baking soda
3/4 t salt
1 C dried cranberries
2/3 C hazelnuts (about 3 oz.) toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
1 lg. egg white, beaten
Additional sugar

Preheat ovn to 350 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 1 cup sugar in bowl until thick, about 3 min. Beat in peel and vanilla. Beat in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts.

Using floured hands, divide dough into 2 balls. Shape each into 11"x2" log on parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each log to 1" thickness. Brush with beaten egg white. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake until golden and crusty, about 20 min. Reduce heat to 325 degrees. Cool logs on sheet. Cut on diagonal into 3/4" thick slices. Arrang cut sides down on baking sheet. Bake until bottoms brown, about 7 min. longer. Transfer to rack; cool. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Store airtight.)


One more thought, can someone give me nutritional analysis without going to a lot of trouble? Thanks!:)

[Curleytop]

I make these all the time! Sometimes I even add a handfull of chocolate chips:rolleyes: You can use any kind of nuts!


* Exported from MasterCook *

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI

Recipe By :Craisins
Serving Size : 43 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Berries Biscotti
Cookies Desserts
Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Each Eggs or Egg Substitute
2 Each Egg Whites
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
3/4 Cup Sliced Almonds (or more) -- Toasted
6 Ounces Craisins = 1 14 Cups

Preheat oven to 325° (300° convection)
Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites and vanilla extract in a 1 cup glass measuring cup.. Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist. Add dried cranberries and toasted almonds, mix thoroughly. On a floured surface, knead 7 or 8 times. Divide batter, form into logs, flatten to 1 1/2 inches. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Cut biscotti into slices, and bake for additional 10 minutes on each side.

Source:
"Variations are from Maria Robbins Biscotti Book"
Yield:
"86 Cookies"

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 41 Calories; trace Fat (0.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 29mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : Can add 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest and use shelled, natural pistachios instead of almonds.
Cranberries may be soaked in 2 Tablespoons of Vodka
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[JulieM]

Thanks Curleytop for the recipe! The two I see are very similar, but I like the idea of the spices in your recipe, and I think craisins and almonds are a great combo. I'll definitely try it out!