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Fig and Walnut Biscotti

A traditional Italian biscuit with fruit and nuts

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 biscotti
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¾ teaspoon anise seed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped dried figs 6 ounces
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and anise seed. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until they're thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the orange zest.
  3. 3. Fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Fold in the figs and walnuts.
  4. 4. Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and divide in two. With floured hands, shape into two logs, about 2½ inches wide and 8 to 10 inches long. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5. Bake until the dough is firm but gives slightly when pressed, about 25 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  6. 6. Cut each log on the diagonal into ½-inch-thick slices; places slices, cut side up, on sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, flip biscotti, and bake 7 minutes more. transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30biscotti

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.