target | Cherry Biscotti
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon of orange juice
2 teaspoons of grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of chopped dried tart cherries
1 egg white
1 tablespoon of water
Granulated sugar |
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Combine 3/4 cup sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl often, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick and pale yellow in color. Add oil, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla; beat 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed. Combine flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Mix on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed. Stir in cherries by hand.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface (dough will be soft and sticky). Lightly sprinkle with additional flour; knead flour into dough. With floured hands, shape into 2 (8 × 2-inch) logs. Place 3 to 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet; flatten tops slightly. Combine egg white and water; brush on logs. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake in a preheated 350ºF. oven for 25 - 30 minutes, or until light brown and firm to the touch. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF. Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife; arrange slices, cut-side down, on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes; turn slices. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack; let cool completely. |
