Christmas Biscotti

Effort: High
Kit: By Hand
Lifespan: 5+ days
Temp: Room
Cook's Fave: Yes
Festive: Yes

Makes: 80, Calories: 44

Ingredients:

  • 350g plain flour
  • 2 tsp mixed spice
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 250g golden caster sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 orange zest
  • 85g raisins
  • 85g dried cranberries
  • 100g white choc chunks

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4.
  2. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment.
  3. In large mixing bowl; Stir all ingredients together until clumpy.
  4. Knead lightly and divide into 4 pieces.
  5. Roll into 30cm sausages. Put 2 per tray.
  6. Bake for 25-30 mins until firm but pale.
  7. Transfer to rack. Turn oven to 120°C Fan.
  8. Cut into 1cm diagonal pieces with bread knife, lay flat on trays. Bake for 15 mins.
  9. Turn over and bake for 15 mins more.
  10. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight tin. (Good for 2-3 weeks)

Calories = 44 per piece


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