Espresso Biscotti Recipe

Espresso biscotti are double baked espresso flavored biscotti that can be served with tea or coffee. Prepared with a batter of flour, sugar and honey with instant espresso powder and coffee, the espresso biscotti is dipped in a cinnamon sugar coating and baked.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings60
CuisineHealthy

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs) (500 Milliliter)
 Granulated sugar2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) (150 Milliliter)
 Instant espresso powder1 Tablespoon (15 Milliliter)
 Ground almonds1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Baking powder1⁄2 Teaspoon (2 Milliliter)
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon (2 Milliliter)
 Cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon (2 Milliliter)
 Unblanched almonds1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Honey75 Milliliter (1/3 Cup)
 Strong coffee1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Granulated sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (50 Milliliter)
 Cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon (Dipping Sugar:)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 40 Calories from Fat 6

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.73 g1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.05 g0.26%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 15.5 mg0.6%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g2.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.32 g1.3%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 0.78 g1.6%

Vitamin A 0.01% Vitamin C 0.02%

Calcium 0.8% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, espresso powder, ground almonds, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
Stir together well.
Stir in whole almonds.
In small bowl, combine honey and coffee.
Stir into flour mixture until stiff dough forms.
Divide dough in half.
Shape each half into log about 15 inches/40 cm long.
Place logs at least 2 inches/5 cm apart on non-stick or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 350°F/180°C oven for 30 minutes, or until well risen, firm and golden.
Be sure to bake them fully.
Cool logs for about 15 minutes and place on cutting board.
Cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch/l cm slices.
On plate, combine sugar and cinnamon.
Dip each cookie into cinnamon sugar.
Return cookies to pan, cut side down, and bake for 15 minutes longer, until dry and lightly coloured.
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