Biscotti with Raisins and Dried Cherries

Biscotti with Raisins and Dried Cherries

Courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board 36 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook Time • 20 Min. Marinate Time • 1 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
1/2 c. dried cherries, chopped
1/2 c. California natural raisins, chopped
1/2 c. California golden raisins, chopped
1/4 c. brandy, cognac, rum or orange juice
1 1/2 c. basic gluten free baking mix
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. sweet rice flour
1/4 c. almond flour
2 tsp. grated lemon or orange zest
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. gluten free baking powder
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or cinnamon
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1/8 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 egg white, for glazing

Directions:

1. Measure cherries, raisins and brandy into a bowl. Cover and let stand for 15-20 mins. Mix baking mix, sugar, rice flour, almond flour, zest, soda, baking powder, nutmeg, xanthan gum and salt together.

2. In small bowl, whisk 2 egg whites and whole egg until frothy. Stir into dry ingredients along with undrained fruits; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Turn dough onto counter dusted with rice flour. Flour hands generously and divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log about 12-in. long. Place logs as far apart as possible on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly to 1/2-in. thick and 2-in. wide. Lightly beat remaining egg white and brush onto logs.

4. Bake for 20 min. at 350°F or until golden. Let cool for 5-10 min. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cut logs on slight diagonal into slices about 1-in. thick. Stand slices upright on cookie sheet. Return to oven and dry for 25 min. Cool.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 60; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Total Carbs: 14g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 105mg; Potassium: 94mg;