Banana Walnut Biscotti
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4.7
Banana Walnut Biscotti
Description
Banana Walnut Biscotti blends basic baking ingredients with banana to create dough that is shaped into logs and baked twice for a crisp finish. The initial baking firms the dough, allowing it to be sliced afterward. The slices then undergo a low-temperature second bake to dry out and crisp up, contributing to the characteristic crunchy texture of biscotti.
The banana intensifies moisture content within the dough while the walnuts bring a toasty crunch and the dried blueberries add intermittent bursts of fruity acidity. Rolling and flattening the logs before the first bake ensures even cooking and allows uniform slicing. The twice-bake method produces biscuits with crunchy edges and a firm, but not hard, center.
These biscotti pair well with coffee or hot tea, where they can be briefly dipped to soften and release their flavors. Their sturdy texture and balanced sweetness also make them suitable for gifting or packed snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 banana
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in one bowl and mix.
- Mash the banana well, and mix it with the oil, vanilla and egg in another bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in the walnuts and dried blueberries.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a log about 8 inches long.
- Flatten each log to about 1/2 an inch high, and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is lightly brown.
- Let the rolls cool slightly, and then cut them into 1/2 inch slices.
- Put the slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 250 F for 15 minutes.
- Flip the slices over and bake for another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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