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Walnut Asiago & Black Pepper Biscotti

Source: Meals Matter, cawalnut
www.walnuts.org

These savary, cracker-like biscotti are wonderful with a glass of wine!

Ingredients

1 « cups All-purpose flour
1 ¬ cups Chopped California Walnuts, divided
2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
1 « teaspoons Minced fresh rosemary (or « teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Baking powder
« teaspoon Baking soda
« cup (2 oz.) shredded Asiago cheese
2 Eggs
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Coarse salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350øF. Combine flour, 3/4 cup walnuts and next 5 ingredients (sugar through baking soda) in food processor. Whirl until walnuts are finely ground.

Add eggs, egg white and cheese; pulse until dough is evenly moistened. Knead or stir in remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.

Turn dough out onto greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Pat dough into 12x3x3/4-inch loaf. Sprinkle top with coarse salt. Bake 25 minutes until light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes or until firm enough to slice. Reduce oven to 300øF.

With a sharp knife, cut loaf into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300øF 20-25 minutes until light golden brown and crisp to the touch. Biscotti will continue to crisp as they cool.

Cook's Notes

Makes 36.

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Snack
Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 57
Total Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 2 g
Vitamin A: 37 IU
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Calcium: 25 mg
Sodium: 116 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg
Fiber: 0.5 g