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Gorgeous Almond Saffron Biscotti

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Ingredients

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  • 6 dl / 2,5 cup flour of choice*
  • 2 tbsp arrow-root*
  • A pinch of salt
  • One package à 0,5g of saffron
  • 1/2 tbsp baking soda
  • 6 tbsp honey or other liquid sweetener of choice
  • 4–6 tbsp water
  • 1/2 vanilla essence or extract
  • 1 dl / 1/2 cup chopped almonds or nut of choice
  • If you like you can add in some chopped vegan white chocolate or such delicous additions

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, mix the flour, arrowroot powder, salt,  saffron and baking soda.
  2. Add in the honey, water and vanilla until the dough forms a ball.
  3. Remove dough from food processor and work in nuts with your hands.
  4. Form dough into 2 logs on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, gently pat down and shape the logs.
  5. Bake at 175ºC / 325°F for 15 minutes in the bottom of the oven, then remove from oven and cool for around 15 minute.
  6. Cut the logs into 2 cm / 3/4 inch slices on the diagonal with a very sharp knife
  7. Spread slices out on a baking sheet and bake at 150C / 300°F for 12-15 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool, set, and become crispy

 

Notes

*I used 4 dl almond flour and 2 dl whole grain spelt flour, but other flours work too, if you use a flour containing gluten than you can skip the arrowroot! Remember to use a flour that suites flavour wise and this purpose.

Keywords: Saffron biscotti, almond flour, vegan, healthy

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