Pistachio and Cherry Biscotti

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5 from 1 vote

The perfect breakfast food with fruit and nuts.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: biscuits, coffee, cookies

Calories: 3976kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lemon
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 16 oz package dried cherries
1 cup unsalted roasted shelled pistachios

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, soda and salt. Mix with the paddle attachment until blended - about 30 seconds.
In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, oil, zests, vanilla and almond extract. Add the egg mixture to the flour and oats and mix until it forms a dough. Add the cherries and pistachios and mix until incorporated.
Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured piece of wax paper. Divide the dough in half and roll each piece into a 16-inch long log. Place each log onto the prepared baking sheet, at least 5 inches apart. Flatten the dough until it is 2 inches wide. Bake until lightly browned and set, about 30 minutes. Carefully slide the parchment paper and cookie logs onto a rack to cool for about 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven to 250°F. Transfer the biscotti to a cutting board. Cut each strip diagonally into ⅓" thick slices using a serrated knife. Arrange slices, cut side down, on the baking sheet.
Bake the biscotti until crisp, about 40 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through the cooking time. Transfer to a rack and allow the cookies to cool completely.

Notes

(adapted from a recipe by Karen DeMasco as published in Bon Appetit, May 2011)

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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