Another creation from community baker Amy Kaspar, these biscotti bring together the warm spice of cinnamon, a splash of bourbon, and the earthy depth of Kernza flour for a crunchy, twice-baked treat.
Bourbon and Kernza® Biscotti
Servings
8 servings
Cook Time
15 minutes
Crunchy twice-baked biscotti with bourbon, warm spices, and optional pecans. Perfect alongside coffee or tea.Author: Amy Kaspar
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup kernza flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (or 1/4 nutmeg and 1/4 cloves pending on preference of spices)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (can also use a butter substitute, such as Earth Balance butter if dairy free)
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbs bourbon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (can omit if sensitivity to nut allergies)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet or 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the flours, baking powder, salt and spice. Set aside.
- Mix on medium to low speed the butter, brown sugar and can sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the bourbon and vanilla.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing with spatula just until combined then stir in the pecans, if desired.
- Transfer the dough to baking sheet or pan. Shape the dough into a rectangle about 3 1/2 inches wide and 3/4 inch tall. The Dough will be a bit sticky and that is okay. Use whole wheat flour on fingertips if necessary to help you shape it.
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for 7-10 minutes.
- Use the parchment paper to transfer the biscotti to a cutting board. Using a bread knife, cut the biscotti into 2/4 inches crosswise slices.
- Line the baking sheet with new parchment paper and place the biscotti, cut side down, onto the pan.
- Bake for 22 minutes, or until browned. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes then transfer the biscotti to a wire rake to cool completely. Enjoy!