WHOLE WHEAT BISCOTTI RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix together dry ingredients.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheet, form 2 logs about 2 inches wide and 13 inches long.
• Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees, then cool on rack for 5-10 minutes.
• Slice with serrated knife at ½ inch intervals.
• Return to oven for 10-15 minutes more, turning once.
• Cool completely and store in airtight container.
• If you have trouble handling the dough because of stickiness, add a little more flour, but not more than ¼ cup. Try oiling your hands or using a rubber spatula and wax paper.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
• Add vanilla and almond extract and beat until combined.
• Mix in almonds and dried fruits or chocolate chips ( if desired ).
• Stir in combined flours, salt and baking powder.
• Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Flatten the log, using wet hands, until about 2-inches thick.
• Bake the log for 20 minutes in a 350°F preheated oven.
• Cool for 30 minutes.
• Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
• Bake slices in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• Note: You can skip the use of oat flour and use another 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour.