OREGON HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

Professional Bakery Formulas

OREGON HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Courtesy of: Hazelnut Marketing Board
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INGREDIENTS AMOUNT
roasted & chopped Oregon hazelnuts 4 ounces
unsalted butter, softened 4 ounces
sugar 6 ounces
eggs 2
vanilla 1 teaspoon
hazelnut liqueur or amaretto 2 teaspoons
flour 8 ounces
baking powder, double acting 1/2 ounce
salt 1/4 teaspoon

METHOD

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and liqueur; blend well.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the hazelnuts to the egg mixture, then add the flour and stir until just blended.

3. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a cylinder 1-3/4" in diameter by 12".

4. Place the dough on a cookie sheet and bake in 325 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

5. Diagonally slice the roll into 1/2-inch cookies, and place face side up on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool overnight.

Serve with espresso or a full-bodied red wine.

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