Mocha Biscotti
Hey there!
I hope you're doing well. As we're approaching the holiday season, I just wanted to drop a quick message to see how all your Christmas preparations are going. I know it can be a hectic time of year, but with proper planning, everything just seems to fall into place. And, speaking of planning, have you found the perfect gift yet? If not, don't worry, we're here to help! We've got a wonderful gift idea that's not only easy to make but also looks amazing when packaged with some festive trimmings and tags. Trust me, your loved ones will be thrilled when they receive it. Now, let's talk about something that goes perfectly with Christmas shopping - coffee! We all know how important a cup of coffee is, especially during the chilly winter months. That's why we came up with a recipe that combines two of our favorite things - coffee and chocolate. Introducing our delicious biscotti recipe! Biscotti means twice baked, and that's how these biscuits get their famous hard texture, perfect for dunking in a cup of hot coffee. But, if you're not a fan of dunking, don't worry, these biscuits are just as delicious eaten after the first bake, expect a much softer biscuit. And, the best part? This recipe is super easy to make, as long as you're precise with the weighing. Speaking of which, don't be alarmed when you see the instructions to weigh the eggs. It's just a way to ensure you get the right amount each time, as all eggs weigh differently. So, if you're looking for a little DIY project or want to surprise your guests with a homemade treat, get baking and dipping! We know you're going to love these biscotti as much as we do.
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!
Ingredients
3tsp instant coffee
200g plain flour
50g self raising flour
220g cater sugar
2-3 eggs beaten
100g chocolate chips
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
2. Mix the coffee with 3tsps of boiling water and leave to cool
3. Sift both flours and the sugar into a bowl
4. Weigh the cooled coffee and add beaten eggs until the combined weight is 120g
5. Add the coffee mixture into the dry ingredients along withe the chocolate chips and stir until it becomes a firm dough
6. Knead on a floured surface for a few minutes until it all comes together
7. Split the dough in two and shape into logs, place these on a couple of lined baking trays
8. Bake for 35 minutes until firm and leave to cool on the tray
9. Using a serrated knife cut into around 5cm thick diagonal slices
10. Place slices back on the trays and bake for a further 10 minutes until hard