Yummy Soft Biscotti

Unlike most traditional biscotti, these soft ones are not twice-baked and has butter in them.

I must say...Don't be put off by its "soft" description. These biscotti are surprisingly superb! They are super easy to make and very delicious. I've made these several times and they are always a great hit for relaxing afternoon tea-time and all sort of occasions.

Here's the recipe from Australian GoodFood magazine May 2011 issue 
(with my modifications in blue)

125g unsalted butter, melted, cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
finely grated rind of 1/2 lemon
11/2 cup (225g self raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
1/2 cup (95g) mixed dried fruit (I replaced with sultanas)
1 tbsp chocolate bits
pure icing sugar to dust

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or 160°C, fan forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2. Combine butter, eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon rind. Combine flour, sugar, fruit and chocolate bits. Make a well in dry ingredients and stir in butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover with a tea towel and rest for 10 mins.

3. Divide and shape dough into 30cm logs. Place on trays. Bake for 25 mins, until golden. Cool on tray for 15 mins. Dust with icing sugar. While still warm, cut into 2cm slices. Serve.

Note: I use half the recipe to make two 20cm logs.

Happy Baking
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