HAZELNUT AND APRICOT BISCOTTI

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 65

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup toasted hazelnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
3 large eggs, plus 1 more, beaten, for brushing
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, anise seeds, salt, and nuts. Add dried apricots after beating the dough for about two minutes. Transfer to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add eggs; beat until a stiff dough comes together, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. Form each half into a 12-inch log. (Dough may be sticky; dampen your hands for easier handling.) Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten so each log is 13 inches long, 2 1/4 inches wide, and 3/4 inch thick.
  • Brush logs with beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until firm and very pale golden, about 35 minutes. Let cool on pans on a wire rack, 40 minutes. Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Using a serrated knife with a sawing motion, cut logs into slices slightly thicker than 1/4 inch. Arrange, cut-side up, on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until dry to touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on pans on racks, 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 1 month.

Muhammad Giie
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I'm not a fan of apricots, so I substituted dried cranberries instead. They turned out great!


Surafel Bezuayehu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscotti didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Renee Noelle
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These biscotti are a bit sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


Henry Romio
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I wasn't sure how the hazelnut and apricot flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're a great combination!


Jeriel Santiago
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Sfiso Khoza
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a staple in my kitchen!


lukman Usman
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious and look very impressive.


Goodness Egwu
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I'm not usually a fan of biscotti, but these hazelnut and apricot biscotti have changed my mind. They're so good!


Jamshaid Thaheem
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I made these biscotti for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Mohammad kauser kajol
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These biscotti are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and satisfying, but not too heavy.


Victor Chuks
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I love the texture of these biscotti. They're nice and crispy on the outside, but still soft and chewy on the inside.


Treasure Ajidahun
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These biscotti were very easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Jenny Harake
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I've tried many biscotti recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The hazelnut and apricot flavors are so unique and delicious.


Jsdh Williams
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


SOLOMON OGUGUA
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These hazelnut and apricot biscotti were a real treat! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the biscotti were nice and crispy.