Espresso Vanilla Biscotti
A mouthwatering treat of espresso and vanilla biscotti.
Espresso Vanilla Biscotti
A mouthwatering treat of espresso and vanilla biscotti.
Course
After dessert treat
Servings
Prep Time
24
slices
10
min
Cook Time
30
min
Servings
Prep Time
24
slices
10
min
Cook Time
30
min
Ingredients
125
gr
butter
softened
1/2
cup
brown sugar
2
large
eggs
5
ml
vanilla essence
3
teaspoons
instant espresso powder
1
tablespoon
boiling water
2 1/4
cups
flour
2
teaspoons
baking powder
pinch
salt
Instructions
First off beat the butter and sugar together until pale and thick. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until incorporated.
Mix the espresso powder with boiling water until dissolved.
Add the vanilla and espresso and mix through.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until you have manageable soft dough.
Use extra flour for your hands while shaping the dough into a log on your baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the biscotti log is firm to touch.
Leave to cool, slice 2 cm’s thick slices off the log and arrange in the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until colored brown.
Leave to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.