Bachelor and Biscotti

Happy Tuesday! 

 In case you are living under a rock.. the latest season of the Bachelor started last night! So naturally a few of the girls here and I got together this morning for a bachelor breakfast. 

The spread

While we watched the first episode and the awkwardness that is the limo exits (and an awesome failed back walkover attempt) we munched on a yummy breakfast. Our amazing host made mini egg white omelettes, fruit kabobs and some much needed lattes. I attempted making biscotti for the first time and it actually turned out not half bad! Check out the recipe below if you are looking for a yummy treat to dip in some coffee.

Almond, ligonberry chocolate biscotti

Recipe adapted from http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/chocolate-chocolate-chip-biscotti.html

• 1-2/3 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder 
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar (pulsed in the blender to get it very fine)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (crushed)
• 1/4 cup dried ligonberries (or dried cranberries) chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg white

Preheat your oven to 375 F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (I didn't have any so used oiled aluminum foil).

In a large bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add in the chocolate chips, almonds and ligonberries. 

Slowly (1 at a time) mix in the eggs and egg whites. You will eventually form a sticky dough. 

Divide the dough into 2 loaves and place on your baking sheets. Bake for about 20-

25 minutes.Once the dough has cooled slightly, cut on an angle into ~1/2 inch slices. Return slices to baking sheet and bake an additional 3-4 minutes per side(depending if you want really crunchy or slightly soft biscotti).

Brew up some coffee and enjoy your hard work :) 

xo

Ash