Cranberry Orange Biscotti with Spelt
 
 
This Cranberry Orange Biscotti with Spelt is a special treat made of whole grain and all-purpose spelt, dried cranberries soaked in orange juice and toasted slivered almonds.
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Recipe type: Biscotti
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (1 medium orange)
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose spelt flour, plus extra for sprinkling
  • ½ cup whole grain spelt flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup orange-flavored sweetened dried cranberries (I soaked dried cranberries in orange juice overnight)
  • ¾ cup toasted almond slivers
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs, beat well; the add in the orange rind and orange extract. Mix well.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; and add to butter mixture, mix on low speed until thoroughly blended.
  4. Drain the cranberries. Add cranberries and almonds and stir to incorporate
  5. Divide the dough in half. Lightly flour your hands and work surface. Shape each portion into a 14" x 2" log.
  6. Place the logs about 3" apart on a large greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake at 325° for 28 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool the logs on baking sheet 10 minutes.
  8. Cut each log into ½"-thick diagonal slices with a serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion. Place slices, cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake 9 minutes; turn cookies over, and bake 12 more minutes.
  9. Transfer biscotti to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Adapted from Pistachio-Cranberry Biscotti found on AllRecipes http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pistachio-cranberry-biscotti
Recipe by Bread Experience at https://www.breadexperience.com/cranberry-orange-biscotti-with-spelt/