Be adventurous and use any nut or dried fruit you choose. Just keep in mind that Spelt flour is more crumbly than all purpose flour due to its lower gluten, so when you slice the biscotti, use a bread knife and make sure you don’t slice too thin.
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Easy Spelt Biscotti
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 20 biscotti 1x
Description
Delicious spelt biscotti with a hint of lemon and honey, spiced with cinnamon, perfect for pairing with tea.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/3 cups spelt flour (175g)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup dates, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, vanilla extract, egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the spelt flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, almonds, and dates until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into a log approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the log onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the log is firm to the touch and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the log into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Return the biscotti to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are dry and crisp. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Spelt flour is more crumbly than all-purpose flour, so slice the biscotti carefully with a bread knife. You can substitute the nuts and dried fruits with your favorites. Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to two weeks. They pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15
