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Nutella and Hazelnut Rolled Biscotti
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Nutella and Hazelnut Rolled Biscotti

A fun and delicious recipe for Nutella and hazelnut rolled biscotti topped with sugar granules. These orange scented, once baked biscotti are made with a shortcrust pastry dough and have a tender crumbly bite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Nutella and Hazelnut Rolled Biscotti
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 132kcal
Author Marisa

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole roasted hazelnuts (see notes below) finely ground
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt I used fine sea salt
  • orange zest from a medium size orange
  • 3/4 cup cold butter cubbed
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon amaretto extract

Biscotti Filling

  • 2/3 cup Nutella or any hazelnut spread of choice

Topping for Biscotti

  • beaten egg white from a large egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar granules optional

Instructions

  • Place the flour, hazelnuts, sugar, baking powder, salt and orange zest directly in the bowl of a stand mixer and stir to combine.
  • Add in the cubed butter and mix together till you get a sandy texture.
  • Mix in the beaten eggs and extracts until well combined and you have a soft workable dough.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.
  • Work with one piece at a time while keeping the other covered.
  • Place one piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to approximately 12 inches long and 6 inches wide. And, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  • Remove the top parchment paper while keeping the bottom one in place.
  • Spread half of the Nutella over the dough till about a 1/2 inch from the edge.
  • Gently start rolling the log from the longest width with the help of the wax paper underneath it by lifting the paper up and easing the dough over the Nutella.
  • Continue rolling by hanging on to the wax paper as you roll.
  • Seal the edges by pinching the dough together and tucking them underneath.
  • With the help of the wax paper, lift and transfer the log onto the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
  • Repeat with the remaining piece of dough.
  • Make sure to leave enough room between the 2 logs because they will spread out somewhat.
  • Brush the tops of the logs with the beaten egg whites.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the biscotti logs with the sugar granules.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F., for approximately 35 minutes.
  • When ready the biscotti logs will have a deep golden brown colour and will feel firm to the touch.
  • Allow the biscotti logs to cool for about 20 to 30 minutes before slicing into 1 inch slices.
  • Cool completely before storing in an air tight container.

Notes

NOTE: The 1/2 cup of roasted hazelnuts are measured whole and then ground to a fine consistency.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg