Whole Wheat Almond Biscotti Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
• Add vanilla and almond extract and beat until combined.
• Mix in almonds and dried fruits or chocolate chips ( if desired ).
• Stir in combined flours, salt and baking powder.
• Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Flatten the log, using wet hands, until about 2-inches thick.
• Bake the log for 20 minutes in a 350°F preheated oven.
• Cool for 30 minutes.
• Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
• Bake slices in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• Note: You can skip the use of oat flour and use another 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour.

WHOLE WHEAT ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a whisk or electric beater, beat together the sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beaters. Add the vanilla and beat for another minute. Turn off the mixer, scrape down the bowl and beaters, and add the flour mixture. Mix in at low speed until combined. The batter will be sticky. Add the almonds and mix until well combined.
• Using a spatula or a bowl scraper, scrape out half the batter onto the baking sheet. Moisten your hands so the dough won't stick, and form a log, about 12 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Repeat with the other half of the batter. The logs can be on the same baking sheet but make sure there is at least two inches of space between them.
• Place in the oven and bake 50 minutes, until lightly browned and dry. Remove from the oven and let sit on a rack for 20 minutes (or longer). Place the logs on a cutting board and slice thin, about 1/3 inch, either straight across the logs (for more, but smaller biscotti) or on the diagonal (for more traditionally shaped biscotti).
• Place the cookies on baking sheets and return one sheet at a time to the middle rack of the oven. Bake 15 minutes. Flip the cookies over and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until hard and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

HEARTY WHOLE WHEAT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Mix together dry ingredients.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheet, form 2 logs about 2 inches wide and 13 inches long.
• Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees, then cool on rack for 5-10 minutes.
• Slice with serrated knife at ½ inch intervals.
• Return to oven for 10-15 minutes more, turning once.
• Cool completely and store in airtight container.
• If you have trouble handling the dough because of stickiness, add a little more flour, but not more than ¼ cup. Try oiling your hands or using a rubber spatula and wax paper.

HONEY WHOLE WHEAT ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place parchment paper on a large cookie sheet.
• Sift flours,baking powder,sugar and cinnamon. Add nuts and resift.
• Cut in margarine with finger tips until well blended. Make a well in center.
• Warm honey slightly.
• Put eggs and warmed honey into dry ingredients and knead into a smooth ball.
• Dough should be firm and manageable: if it is too soft and sticky, add a little more flour.
• Divide dough and form into 2 oblong loaves about 1 1/2 inches high and thick.
• Place both loaves on the prepared pan about 4 inches apart.
• Brush top and sides with reserved egg white.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Do not turn oven off.
• Remove from oven,slice in 1/2 inch pieces, place all pieces on one side back on the cookie sheet and return to oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, turn over all pieces to the other side and return to oven for another 10 minutes.
• Turn off oven, transfer all biscotti to a wire cooling rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
• Store in air-tight container or freezer bags.
• They will stay fresh for weeks.