Cherry & Pistachio Biscottis

Cherry & Pistachio Biscotti

1.Eggs-2

Olive oil-2 tbsps

Sugar granules-2/3 cup

Orange essence-1 tsp

Beat together till fluffy.

2.All purpose flour-1 3/4 cup & extra 1/2 cup for dusting

Baking Powder-1 tsp

Salt-1/4 tsp

Mix together and add to the above.

3.Pista-1/2 cup

Cherry (dry)-1/2 cup

(U can use almonds & cranberry or kismis & walnuts or tutti fruiti and cashews instead of pistachio & cherry)

Chop the pistachio & cherry &

Add to the above .You will get a sticky dough.

Transfer this dough to the floured countertop & knead by adding enough flour till you get a pliable dough.(I used 1/2 cup flour).

Divide the dough equally & form two logs .Place the logs on an oiled parchment paper 2-3" apart.Punch the dough sothat it is rectangular in shape.Do the same with the other log.Bake this in a preheated oven at 175 C for 25-30 minutes lightly browned and firm to touch.

Remove from oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.Cut each log slanting into 1/2" thick slices and arrange them as seen in the picture and bake for another 7-8 minutes at 140 C on each side.