Caffè e Biscotti

Caffè e Biscotti is a delightful Italian breakfast pairing that features rich coffee served alongside homemade almond biscotti, perfect for dipping. This simple yet elegant dish will elevate your morning routine with its delightful flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Espresso - 200 ml
• Almond flour - 100 g
• All-purpose flour - 50 g
• Granulated sugar - 75 g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Eggs - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Whole almonds - 50 g
• Zest of 1 orange

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well blended.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Fold in the whole almonds until evenly distributed.
6. Shape the dough into a log about 25 cm long and 5 cm wide, placing it on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Slice the log into 1 cm thick biscotti pieces and place them cut side down back on the baking sheet.
9. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp.
10. Allow the biscotti to cool completely before serving with espresso.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats and proteins from almonds.
• Contains antioxidants from orange zest and coffee.

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