Name: Macadamia and chocolate biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cup plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup chopped macadamias; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 60 gram milk chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 2 teaspoon boiling water; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoon grand marnier; 1 orange, grated zest

Macadamia and chocolate biscotti

This macadamia and chocolate biscotti is crunchy and satisfying as it�s chocolatey yet nutty and buttery yet crispy. This would be the perfect afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea.

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Makes 40 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

35M

Total

50M

Ingredients

2 cup plain flour

1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1 cup chopped macadamias

3/4 cup caster sugar

60 gram milk chocolate, chopped

1 tablespoon instant coffee powder

2 teaspoon boiling water

3 eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoon grand marnier

1 orange, grated zest

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and flour an oven tray.

2.Sift flour and soda into a large bowl. Stir in macadamias, sugar and chocolate.

3.In a jug, dissolve coffee powder in water. Cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, Grand Marnier and zest.

4.Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. Add egg mixture and mix to a firm dough.

5.Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut in half and form into 2 logs, about 5cm wide. Place on prepared tray and bake for 20-25 minutes.

6.Allow to cool. Using a serrated knife, slice into 5cm pieces. Arrange on trays and bake a further 5-10 minutes, until crisp.

7.Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Serve with coffee, desserts or crumbled over ice-cream. MAKES ABOUT 40
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