Cinnamon Biscotti

author:Susannah White
Snack
30Mins
25people
Cinnamon Biscotti
Description
It's hard to believe that these biscotti are completely whole-food plant-based.  They are sweet and can be quite firm for dipping.  If you want to make them harder, just allow them to cool and bake them a second time (hence the name biscotti - twice cooked).
Ingredients
  • 350g Buckwheat Flour
  • 150g Ground Almonds 
  • 150g Soaked Dates
  • 2 Apples, Cored
  • 2 Tsp Cinnamon 
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4.
  2. Chop cored apple and place in processer with soaked dates.
  3. Process until smooth. Gradually add flour, ground almonds and cinnamon.
  4. Once dough forms, place on a floured surface and shape into a loaf. Cut into into thin slices and place on baking paper on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for ten minutes then turn over and bake for another ten minutes.

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