Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

These biscotti are made without butter, so they turn out to be hard croutons, which are very tasty to soak in a cup of coffee. Very tasty and fragrant.

How to cook Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Step 2

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Cut the chocolate into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

To peel the almonds, pour boiling water over them, let stand for five minutes, drain the water. Then pour boiling water again, wait five minutes, drain the water. After this procedure, the skin is easily removed, you just need to lightly press on the nuts with two fingers.

Step 4

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Dry the almonds with paper towels and lightly fry in a frying pan without oil until golden brown. Stir all the time. Then cut into slices and set aside.

Step 5

Whisk egg, sugar and vanilla sugar very well. Until the appearance of white foam.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon and baking powder, stir.

Step 7

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Sift flour with cinnamon and baking powder again, but into the egg mixture. Mix everything gently and thoroughly with a spatula. The dough is dense, but quite fluffy.

Step 8

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Stir in nuts and chopped chocolate.

Step 9

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Turn the dough over onto a floured surface. Form two sausages, 3-4 cm in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. I bake in the top-bottom mode, without blowing.

Step 10

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts

Remove the tray from the oven and let cool for five minutes. We do not turn off the oven. Transfer the "sausages" to a cutting board and cut diagonally into pieces 1 - 1.5 cm thick. Place these pieces again on a baking sheet and set for 6 minutes. into the oven. Then turn them over and bake for another 6 minutes.

Chocolate biscotti with chocolate, almonds and pine nuts - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Absolutely! Feel free to substitute other nuts like walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for the almonds and pine nuts. Just make sure to chop them to a similar size.
Store the cooled biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay crisp and delicious for up to 2 weeks.
Yes, biscotti freeze very well! Let them cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can substitute vanilla sugar. Use regular granulated sugar and add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
Definitely! Nutmeg, cardamom, or even a pinch of chili powder would add a lovely warm flavor. Experiment to find your favorite spice blend.
Yes, using pre-blanched almonds will save you time. Just make sure to still toast them lightly in a dry pan before use to enhance their flavor.
Biscotti are traditionally served with coffee or tea. They're also delicious dipped in dessert wine or even enjoyed on their own!

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