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Cook Yourself Thin Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti

Cook Yourself Thin – Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti

The word “biscotti”  applies to any type of biscuit, and originates from the Latin word biscoctum, meaning “twice-baked”: it defined biscuits baked twice in the oven, so they could be stored for long periods of time, which was particularly useful during journeys and wars.

Biscotti were a staple of the diet of the Roman Legions. The word was eventually imported into English as “biscuit”. Biscotti is derived from the word “bis” which in Italian means twice and “cotto” meaning cooked.

Now, you have the background of this delicious morning coffee accompaniment, but how about making some healthy biscotti, Cook Yourself Thin style?

Cook Yourself Thin Recipes – Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen
Calories per biscotti: 76

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely ground almonds
3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries
Melted chocolate for drizzling

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and arrange a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Beat egg and sugar with a handheld or standing mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.

Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add flour mixture. Beat until no traces of flour remain. Stir in cranberries.

The dough will be very wet and sticky.

4. Scrape the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thick line in the center.

Wet your hands and pat dough into a 9-x-3-inch rectangle. Bake until puffed and dry to the touch, about 25 minutes.

Cool on pan for 15 minutes; keep oven on.

Peel off parchment and carefully transfer rectangle to a cutting board. Cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.

5. Lay slices flat on unlined baking sheet, and bake until dry, about 10 minutes.

Flip slices and bake for 10 minutes more. Let cool completely. Cookies will crisp as they cool.

6. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

Cook Yourself Thin Biscotti Pan

Cook Yourself Thin Biscotti Pan – Get the Right Tools For the Job

Bake your Cook Yourself Thin Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti in this perfectly-shaped, specially-designed biscotti pan by Chicago Metallic. Designed to meet the exacting standards of commercial bakers and gourmet bakers who prefer traditional baking on uncoated pans.

The uncoated surface offers good reflectivity for even dispersion of heat which means more consistent, even baking and gradual browning. After repeated use, darkening of the metal will actually enhance baking performance.

Crafted from heavy-weight aluminized steel which combines the durability, strength, and superior heat conduction of steel with the corrosion-resistance of an aluminum alloy.

Dishwasher safe.

This is the perfect pan for ensuring that your biscotti come out cooked perfectly every time.

Biscotti are a delicious and tasty treat, and if prepared the healthy Cook Yourself Thin way, they can be a perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea.

Proper preparation with the proper pan is guaranteed every time with this piece of cookware.

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