Almond and coffee biscotti

These nutty Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee

2 ratings

1 hour 15 minutes
Makes 10

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal111
Fat4g
Salt0.2g
Sugar5g

Recipe by: Rachel Clark | World Cancer Research Fund

Some biscotti recipes are very sweet and sugary. I’ve cut down the sugar in this version for a healthier treat. These crunchy biscuits are great for enjoying with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

150g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
45g caster sugar
35g ground almonds
15g flaked almonds
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in 2 teaspoons boiling water, cooled
1 egg
1 egg white

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C.
Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and almonds in a bowl. Add the coffee, egg and egg white and mix well to form a dough.
Lightly knead the dough on a floured work surface until smooth, then shape into a log measuring about 10cm x 15cm x 2cm and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, then take out of the oven and turn the oven down to 150°C/Fan 130°C.
When the log has cooled slightly, carefully cut into slices about 1cm thick using a serrated knife.
Place slices on the baking tray and return to the oven to bake for approximately 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and dry.