Description
These chestnut flour biscotti are naturally sweetened with honey and raw sugar, featuring a delightful crunch from walnuts and dried figs. Perfect for dipping into a warm drink.
Ingredients
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- 200 gr of chestnut flour
- 100 gr of plain, wholemeal or spelt flour
- 3 eggs
- 75 gr of honey
- 25 gr of raw sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 70 gr of walnuts, shelled and chopped roughly
- 70 gr of dried figs, chopped roughly
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- A splash of vin santo or any other dessert wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Sift the chestnut flour and your choice of plain, wholemeal, or spelt flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder and mix well.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Crack the eggs into the well and beat them lightly, incorporating them gradually into the flour mixture.
- Add the honey and raw sugar to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and dried figs, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the loaf is firm to the touch and lightly golden.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. While still warm, slice the loaf into 1 cm thick slices.
- Lay the slices flat on the baking sheet and return them to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, turning the slices halfway through, until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chestnut flour has no gluten, so it needs to be mixed with another flour like plain, wholemeal, or spelt.
- Store biscotti in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
- These biscotti make a lovely gift for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30