biscotti.
this italian delight is perfect at christmas time. wrap it up as a pressy or have it handy for coffee lovers. and even better it's pretty simple to make (just don't burn it).
this is the recipe i use:
| 1/4 cup(s) caster sugar | |
| 1 medium egg(s) | |
| 1 cup(s) plain flour, (150g) | |
| 1 tsp fresh lemon rind | |
| 1/3 cup(s) pistachios, (40g) | |
| 1/4 cup(s) milk chocolate chips, (50g) |
i also add 1/4 a cup of dried cranberries (the pistachios with the cranberries looks a touch christmassy).
there are plenty of other recipes around- have a good google!
you beat the egg and caster sugar until they are fluffy- (a good 3-5 mins with an electric mixer), then you fold in the flour. then fold in the lemon rind, pistachio, cranberry and choc chips. roll this into a log about 2cm deep, and then bake for 20mins on 180 degress C. it will be firm when it is ready- you don't want it rock solid yet. remove from the oven and let it cool. then with a serrated knife cut it into 5mm thick slices. lay these out on a baking tray and bake for about 20 mins- turning half way, until they appear crisp and golden. if you are worried about burning them remove them early and they will harden as they cool- if they don't you can always put them back in the oven to crisp them up.
here are some wrapping ideas:
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| in a cup |
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| in a jar |
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| in a ribbon |
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| in a basket |
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