Name: Soft biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 250 gram unsalted butter, melted,cooled; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup (60ml) milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 lemon, grated rind; 3 cup (450g) self-raising flour, sifted; 1 cup (220g) caster sugar; 1 cup (160g) mixed dried fruit; 1/4 cup (45g) chocolate bits; icing sugar, to dust

Soft biscotti

A classic Italian treat that is often enjoyed after dinner with a cup of coffee, this soft biscotti recipe is absolutely divine. Swirled with dried fruit and dusted with icing sugar, the crumbly golden sweet dessert will delight friends and family.

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Makes 80 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

Ingredients

250 gram unsalted butter, melted,cooled

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup (60ml) milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 lemon, grated rind

3 cup (450g) self-raising flour, sifted

1 cup (220g) caster sugar

1 cup (160g) mixed dried fruit

1/4 cup (45g) chocolate bits

icing sugar, to dust

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.

2.Combine butter, egg, milk, vanilla and lemon rind in a jug. Stir well.

3.Combine flour, sugar, dried fruit and chocolate in a bowl. Make a well in centre and stir in butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover with a tea towel and rest 10 minutes.

4.Divide dough into four. Shape each piece, twisting slightly, into a 30cm-long log. Place on prepared trays. Bake 25 minutes, until golden.

5.Cool on trays 15 minutes. Sprinkle with icing sugar and cut into 2cm slices while still slightly warm. Serve cooled.

Pine nuts, pistachios, or chopped almonds can be substituted for the chocolate bits.
Note

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