Biscotti

Biscotti

SaskFlax.com ©2014

This almond biscotti will make a delicious addition to your morning coffee!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) liquid honey
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
• 4 egg whites 
• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking soda
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole unblanched almond
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole flaxseed
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a bowl whisk together honey, water and egg whites.
3. In another bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Stir in almonds, whole flaxseed and dried cranberries (if using). 
4. Mix dry ingredients into liquid ingredients.  Mix just until blended.
5. Spread dough on parchment paper on baking pan, making two loaves 4 inches (10 cm) wide.  Smooth edges slightly.
6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until dark and firm.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F (120°C).
8. Cut loaves into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices.  Place slices on baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until very crisp. Cool in oven for several hours. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Yield:  50 slices.

Serving Size:  2 slices. Each serving contains 1 tsp (5 mL) of flax.